Pressure Cooker Hearty Vegetable Soup
Pressure Cooker Hearty Vegetable Soup brims with tender carrots, potatoes, kale, and zucchini in a tomato-rich broth, lifted by a hint of chile heat. Fire-roasted tomatoes add gentle smokiness while lemon zest and parsley bring a bright finish. Serve for a cozy weeknight Dinner or as a nourishing make-ahead lunch.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Hearty Vegetable Soup, 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
- 36 / 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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- 49
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) on the Sauté setting. Add carrots, celery, onion, and salt; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chile pepper; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, potatoes, kale, and zucchini. Pour in the vegetable broth, add the bay leaf, and stir to combine.
- 2
Close and lock the lid; choose high pressure following the manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 10 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with lemon zest and parsley.
- Calories 323.03 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 12.95 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 56.66 g 21%
- Total Fat 6.12 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.26 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1807.95 mg High 79%
- Dietary Fiber 13.22 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 12.68 g --
- Added Sugars 1.17 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 255.85 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 4.14 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1189.95 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 719.08 mcg Good Source 80%
- Vitamin C 117.27 mg Good Source 130%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Hearty Vegetable Soup is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, and Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 323.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Hearty Vegetable Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Hearty Vegetable Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 323.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Hearty Vegetable Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Hearty Vegetable Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Hearty Vegetable Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 323.03 calories and 12.95 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1807.95 mg (79% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.26 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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