Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Step 1

Instant Pot Instructions

Step 3

Heat oil on 'sauté' high.

Step 5

Add the onion and garlic in the instant pot and sauté until lightly caramelized about 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add zucchini ,carrots ,celery, sauté 1 minute.

Step 9

Next add in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Step 11

Press the Keep Warm/Cancel button.

Step 13

Add in the beans, vegetable broth , Italian seasoning , salt, Black pepper powder, Baby spinach and Pasta shells. Give it a nice stir .

Step 15

Securely lock the pressure cooker's lid and set for 6 minutes on 'High'.

Step 17

Perform a 'quick release' to release the cooker's pressure.

Step 19

Serve it hot with your choice of fixing( garlic Bread )

Step 21

Stove Top Instructions

Step 23

Add olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini.

Step 24

Let it cook for 5-6 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 25

Add the diced tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning salt and pepper. Stir together and let come to a low boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to medium and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Step 26

Add spinach and dried pasta shells. Let cook until pasta is done.

Step 27

Taste and add more salt or other spices if wanted.