Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

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This isn't what I would call an authentic or traditional minestrone. It's simply my way of making a hearty minestrone that's amazingly healthy and quick! I prefer not to use salt or pepper in much of my cooking, to allow the flavors of the food to shine through.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Updated on October 24, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 teaspoons chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)

  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced

  • 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs

  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add sausage and sauté, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add water, chicken soup base, beans, zucchini, onion, carrots, and garlic. Stir once.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set 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. Add spinach, Italian herbs, and rosemary; stir until spinach has wilted. Ladle minestrone into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
10g Fat
26g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 1331mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 34mg 37%
Calcium 266mg 20%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 892mg 19%

* 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.