How to Make Instant Pot Minestrone - A Step-by-Step Guide

Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that is both delicious and nutritious. It's a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a chilly evening or for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Traditionally, minestrone is made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, and it's typically simmered on the stove for hours to allow the flavors to meld together. However, with the invention of the Instant Pot, making minestrone has become quicker and simpler than ever before.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet Italian dressing and seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon celery seed
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, undrained
  • 1 (5 ounce) package spinach, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add olive oil. Add onion and garlic to the hot oil and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add Italian dressing mix, oregano, basil, and celery seed. Saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, carrots, and zucchini to the pot and stir to coat. Add broth, macaroni, beans, and corn. Stir to be sure macaroni is covered by the broth. Press cancel and select Soup setting; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Stir in chopped spinach. Add Parmesan cheese to individual bowls to taste.
  • Nutrition

    338 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 1345mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1015mg