Ingredients and Weight: - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) - 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup) - 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup) - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary - 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 8 cups vegetable broth - 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained) - 1/2 cup chopped green beans - 1/2 cup frozen corn - 1/2 cup frozen peas - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy (1 out of 5)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Turn on the Instant Pot to the "Sauté" setting and add the olive oil. 2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Stir in the thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper. 4. Add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, green beans, corn, and peas. 5. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to "Soup" on high pressure for 10 minutes. 6. Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. 7. Stir in the parsley and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 160 - Fat: 5g - Protein: 5g - Carbohydrates: 25g - Fiber: 5g
Dish Characteristics: - Savory and flavorful - Packed with vegetables for nutrition - Comforting and satisfying - Quick and easy to make
User Comments: - "This is the best vegetable soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and filling." - "I love how easy this soup is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal." - "This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables." - "I added some chopped chicken to the soup for extra protein." - "I made this soup vegetarian by omitting the chicken and vegetable broth. It was still delicious!"
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make this soup on the stovetop. Just bring the ingredients to a boil in a large pot, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. - You can use any vegetables you like in this soup. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. - If you want to make a larger batch of soup, simply double or triple the ingredients.