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Minestrone Soup

Hearty Minestrone Soup for Cozy Nights In

This delicious minestrone soup combines vibrant vegetables and creamy beans, perfect for cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil provides a rich flavor
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery sliced
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

For the Tomato Base

  • 2 medium Fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce

For the Veggie Medley

  • 1 cup Green beans fresh or frozen
  • 1 can White kidney beans drained and rinsed

For the Broth

  • 2 cups Water or vegetable broth for richer flavor

For the Pasta

  • 1 cup Dry shell pasta can substitute with gluten-free

For Garnish

  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley optional, chopped

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Turn on the Sauté function of your Instant Pot and set it to high. Add olive oil and let it heat until it starts to sizzle.
  • Add diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and diced zucchini to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften. Season with Italian seasoning and salt.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, followed by green beans, white beans, dry pasta, and broth. Mix well.
  • Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to cook for 5 minutes under pressure.
  • Once cooking is complete, quick-release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, easy recipe, healthy soup, Hearty Soup, Minestrone Soup, vegetable soup
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