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Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup

This hearty minestrone combines beef stew meat, green beans, celery, carrots, onion, and tomatoes in a fragrant broth seasoned with oregano, basil, garlic, and black pepper. Kidney beans, gluten-free ditalini, Parmesan, and fresh basil make it a filling, comforting dinner for a cozy weeknight or a chilly day.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

49 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
53 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
7 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
93 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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39
Heart Health
82
Metabolic
54
Digestive
34
Inflammatory
49
Performance
52
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) on Sauté mode. Add beef and onion; cook until beef is no longer pink on the outside, about 4 minutes. Add green beans, celery, carrot, garlic, oregano, dried basil, and black pepper to the pot; stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Add broth, diced tomatoes, and crushed tomatoes to the pot; stir to combine. Select the Soup setting; close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. 3

    Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in kidney beans and pasta. Turn on Slow Cook mode; cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the vegetables and pasta are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Top servings with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

About This Recipe

Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 425.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup?
It is an Italian soup recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup made of?
The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Bone Broth. The full list of 22 is above.
What goes well with Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup?
About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 425.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 3 steps.
Is Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup healthy?
Instant Pot Hearty Minestrone Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 425.52 calories and 22.18 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 910.84 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.32 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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