Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
This Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup balances tender meatballs, delicate pastina, and silky spinach in a well-seasoned chicken broth. Gentle herbal notes of parsley and basil complement sweet carrots and celery, while a finish of Parmesan adds salty richness. Serve it on a cool evening or as a comforting lunch that feels hearty yet light.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting. Add olive oil and heat until hot. Cook and stir the carrots, celery, and onion in the hot oil until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Season with parsley, basil, and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and add the meatballs. Close and lock the lid. Close the valve and select the Soup setting per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 4
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the pasta. Put the lid back on. Close the valve and select the Soup setting per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 5
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the spinach. Let the soup sit until the spinach is wilted and the pasta is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
- 6
Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 312.36 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 16.38 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 37.38 g 14%
- Total Fat 11.57 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.68 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.13 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 545.22 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 7.49 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 8.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 147.45 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 131.94 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 108.47 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 22.0 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Celery Sticks, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 312.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Celery Sticks, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 312.36 calories and 16.38 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 545.22 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.68 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery 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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