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Minestrone Soup

Hearty Minestrone Soup to Warm Your Soul and Satisfy You

This Minestrone Soup is a comforting bowl of mixed vegetables, beans, and pasta, perfect for warming your soul.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Adds rich flavor
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 2 medium carrots Sliced
  • 2 ribs celery Sliced
  • 1 small zucchini Diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning Aromatic blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes Diced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce Provides depth and richness
  • 1 cup green beans Ends trimmed
  • 1 can white kidney beans (Cannellini beans) Drained
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth Broth enhances flavor
  • 1 cup dry shell pasta Classic shape
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Minestrone Soup
  1. Start by turning on the Sauté function on high on your Instant Pot. Add olive oil and allow it to heat until the oil begins to sizzle.
  2. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and diced zucchini to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and salt.
  3. Add the diced fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, trimmed green beans, drained white kidney beans, dry shell pasta, and water or broth. Stir to combine.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to pressure cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Perform a quick release, then carefully open the lid.
  6. Stir the soup and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Consider adding seasonal vegetables or proteins for customization. This soup freezes well; consider preparing a larger batch.

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