Pressure Cooker Minestrone with Turkey Sausage
Pressure Cooker Minestrone with Turkey Sausage marries a rich, savory broth with tender vegetables, hearty cannellini beans, and a touch of Parmesan for depth. The turkey sausage adds gentle spice while spinach and zucchini keep it fresh and bright. It’s a cozy, weeknight-friendly soup perfect for chilly evenings or a comforting lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Minestrone with Turkey Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add sausage and cook, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add water, chicken soup base, beans, zucchini, onion, carrots, and garlic. Stir once.
- 2
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add spinach, Italian herbs, and rosemary; stir until the spinach has wilted. Ladle the minestrone into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 212.8 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 15.39 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 13.6 g 5%
- Total Fat 10.65 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.83 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.2 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 825.8 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 5.76 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 7.52 g --
- Added Sugars 4.95 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 243.13 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 629.8 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 5.06 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.67 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Minestrone with Turkey Sausage is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cannellini Beans, Chicken Bouillon, Chopped Spinach, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 212.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Minestrone with Turkey Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Cannellini Beans, Chicken Bouillon, Chopped Spinach, Diced Carrots, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Minestrone with Turkey Sausage?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 212.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Minestrone with Turkey Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Minestrone with Turkey Sausage healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Minestrone with Turkey Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 212.8 calories and 15.39 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 825.8 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.83 g (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.95 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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