Instant Pot Alphabet Vegetable Soup
Equipment
- pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 32 oz low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 15-20 baby carrots sliced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 28 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 1 parmesan cheese rind
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tbsp basil minced
- 1/4 cup parsley diced
- 1/2 tsp each, salt & pepper
- 1 large zucchini peeled & diced
- 2 cups kale chopped
- 1.5 cups alphabet pasta
- parmesan cheese, grated or shredded as desired, to top
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the olive oil and allow to warm through. Turn off sauté mode.
- Add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic powder and seasonings and cook, stirring for 3-5 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes and parmesan rind and zucchini.
- Set to high pressure for 3 minutes. After cooking is done, quick release the pressure. Stir in the pasta and kale and return the lid to the pot. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until softened.
Notes
- Pressurizing time can vary depending on your unit.
- The wait time after cooking for the kale and pasta to soften may vary depending on your pasta. Check it after 5 minutes but note that it may take up to 10 minutes to be done.