Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes

Insanely Delicious Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup!

This Instant Pot Italian wedding soup made with meatballs, pasta, and cheese is a marriage made in heaven. There are many versions of this recipe; this is mine, and I hope you enjoy it.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1 ½cupschopped carrots

  • 1cupsliced celery

  • ½cupdiced red onion

  • 1teaspoondried parsley

  • ¼teaspoondried basil

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 6cupsno-salt-added chicken broth

  • 20Italian meatballs, preferably home made

  • ½cuppastina pasta

  • 6ouncesbaby spinach

  • salt to taste

  • 4teaspoonsgrated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Pour in olive oil and heat until hot. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with parsley, basil, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and add meatballs. Close and lock the lid. Close the valve and select the Soup function according to manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in pasta. Replace the lid. Close the valve and select the Soup function according to manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in spinach. Let soup sit until spinach is wilted and pasta is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

  4. Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g 		18%
Saturated Fat
5g 		24%
Cholesterol
67mg 		22%
Sodium
410mg 		18%
Total Carbohydrate
25g 		9%
Dietary Fiber
4g 		14%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
21g
Vitamin C
9mg 		46%
Calcium
133mg 		10%
Iron
3mg 		17%
Potassium
622mg 		13%

* 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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