Easy Instant Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe

This Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is a hearty and flavorful Italian vegetable soup that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta, this soup is easy to make in your Instant Pot and is ready in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, beans, zucchini, pasta, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
5. Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release of the pressure.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Serve the minestrone soup hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.

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