Minestrone

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Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Spanish onion, diced 
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 3 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 15 1/2 oz can red kidney beans
  • 15 1/2 oz can cannellini beans
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 cup pipette pasta
  • 10 oz box frozen cut green beans
  • 5-8 oz baby spinach
  • grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
  • Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot®. Select Sauté and adjust to the More or High setting. After 3 minutes, when the oil is heated, add the onion, carrots, celery, and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened. Add the garlic, stir well, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the broth, crushed and diced tomatoes, kidney and cannellini beans, oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, and seasoned salt. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in the pasta and frozen pre-cut green beans. Place the baby spinach on top, but do not stir—just lay the spinach on top of the broth and veggies. It may seem like a lot and be close to the brim of the pot, but it will cook down significantly.
  • Secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position, press Keep Warm/Cancel, then Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Perform a quick release when cooking is complete, then stir well.
  • Serve topped with grated Parmesan, if desired, along with some warm, crusty bread. Enjoy!
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