Epic Instant Pot Minestrone: Taste the Perfection!

Hearty, delicious, and simple, this minestrone made in your Instant Pot is an easy vegetarian weeknight meal.

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1onion, diced

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1packetItalian dressing and seasoning mix

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • 1teaspoondried basil

  • teaspooncelery seed

  • 3tomatoes, diced

  • 3carrots, chopped

  • 1zucchini, chopped

  • 1(32 fluid ounce) containervegetable broth

  • 1cupuncooked elbow macaroni

  • 1(15.5 ounce) canwhite beans, drained

  • 1(15.25 ounce) cancorn, undrained

  • 1(5 ounce) packagespinach, chopped

  • 1tablespoongrated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Stir in chopped spinach. Add Parmesan cheese to individual bowls to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Cholesterol
1mg
0%
Sodium
1345mg
58%
Total Carbohydrate
60g
22%
Dietary Fiber
10g
34%
Total Sugars
13g
Protein
13g
Vitamin C
26mg
132%
Calcium
151mg
12%
Iron
5mg
27%
Potassium
1015mg
22%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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