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

Minestrone soup is a classic Italian dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. It's a vegetable-based soup that is often made with beans and pasta, making it a hearty and filling meal. This Instant Pot version of the traditional minestrone soup is not only delicious, but it's also quick and easy to make, thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot.

The Instant Pot has revolutionized the way many people cook, allowing for quick and convenient meals without sacrificing flavor. This Instan...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • ½ pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add sausage and sauté, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add water, chicken soup base, beans, zucchini, onion, carrots, and garlic. Stir once.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add spinach, Italian herbs, and rosemary; stir until spinach has wilted. Ladle minestrone into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 1331mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 266mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 892mg