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
- 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 214.21 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.36 g Good Source
- Carbs 14.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.65 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.83 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 51.2 mg Moderate
- Sodium 941.2 mg High
- Fiber 3.34 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.52 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 245.34 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate
- Potassium 615.6 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 5.06 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.81 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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