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Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Steaming minestrone soup in a rustic bowl with a blurred fireplace in the background.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 233  F
Servings: 8
Estimated Cost: 15
Total Calories: 1680
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Description

This hearty Instant Pot Minestrone is packed with colorful vegetables, tender beans, and wholesome grains simmered in a rich tomato broth. Easy to prepare and loaded with comforting Italian-inspired flavors, it's a nourishing one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cozy family dinners. Enjoy a warm, satisfying bowl full of vegetables in every spoonful.

Ingredients
  • 5 large Carrots (Chopped)
  • 5 stalks Celery (Chopped)
  • 1/2 large Onion (Chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1/2 head Green Cabbage (Thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup Pesto
  • 1 jar Marinara Sauce (24 oz)
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans (or navy beans)
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 whole Bay Leaves
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
    • At the end
  • 1 cup Uncooked bulgur
  • 1 tsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan (for topping)
Instructions
    Instant Pot Directions
  1. 1
    Part 1

    Place ingredients inside an Instant Pot / pressure cooker. Turn on the soup setting for 30 minutes.

  2. 2
    Part Two

    Use the quick release to let the steam out (hang on, it takes a few minutes). Pull out the bay leaves. Add the bulgur, replace cover, and let it all sit together to cook the bulgur for a while (about 20 minutes). Add more water as needed.

    3. Slow Cooker Directions
  3. 3

    Place all ingredients except bulgur in a slow cooker and cook for 6-8 hours on low heat. Mix bulgur in at the end and let it rest for 30 minutes or so (doing this near the end helps it stay chewy rather than turning to mush).

    4. Stovetop Directions
  4. 4

    Sauté the carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and pesto until the vegetables are soft. Add the beans, spices, liquids, and cabbage and simmer for an hour or so. Add bulgur at the end until cooked. Longer simmer = better flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 1.5 Cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Sodium 650mg28%
Potassium 650mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Dietary Fiber 10g40%
Sugars 6g
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 630 mcg
Vitamin C 32 mg
Calcium 100 mg
Iron 2.7 mg
Vitamin E 0.6 IU
Vitamin K 54 mcg
Thiamin 0.15 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1.6 mg
Vitamin B6 0.25 mg
Folate 80 mcg
Biotin 2 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 0.4 mg
Phosphorus 180 mg
Magnesium 50 mg
Zinc 1.1 mg
Selenium 4 mcg
Copper 0.15 mg
Manganese 0.5 mg
Molybdenum 14 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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