Classic Minestrone Soup Pressure Cooker Recipe
This hearty Instant Pot minestrone soup brings together tender vegetables, beans, and pasta in a tomato-rich broth seasoned with herbs. Ready in under an hour for ultimate comfort and flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker Electric, like Instant Pot
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided for sauté and finishing drizzle
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped real fine
- 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs celery peeled and chopped into little bites
- 0.25 cup tomato paste for that deep, tangy boost
- 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables like potatoes, zucchini, squash, or green beans
- 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced super fine
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup whole grain orecchiette or small pasta like elbow or shells
- 1.5 cups cooked beans like kidney, white, or cannellini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat half the olive oil in your pressure cooker pot over medium heat till shimmering. Toss in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Stir occasionally until softened, about 7–10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly darkened.
- Add chopped seasonal veggies and minced garlic. Stir for another 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in oregano and thyme. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice. Stir to combine.
- Add broth and water. Lock lid and sealing ring. Set to high pressure and cook for 8 minutes.
- Quick release pressure carefully once complete. Open lid and stir in pasta and beans.
- Close lid again and do a slow release while pasta cooks, about 5–7 minutes.
- Once pressure is released fully, remove lid and season with salt, pepper, and remaining olive oil.
- Stir in lemon juice for brightness.
- Optionally top with grated Parmesan when serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days. Add fresh pasta when reheating for best texture. Freezes well in portions.