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vegan minestrone soup served in a brown rimmed beige bowl with a black handled spoon in it. The bowl is placed on a white linen cloth. Fresh sweet basil leaves strewn around the bowl.
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5 from 2 votes

Vegan Minestrone Soup

A hearty vegan minestrone soup that takes less than 10 minutes of prep work. With veggies, beans and pasta, this makes for a wonderful dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course, Mains
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 244kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
  • 1 cup finely chopped white onions
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup peeled and diced carrots
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh green beans
  • 3/4 cup frozen spinach please refer blog post for more details
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 can white beans
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1.5 tsp smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 cup Spiralli pasta
  • 1 can Italian chopped tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

For garnish

  • 8 sweet basil leaves torn or finely chopped
  • 1.25 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Instant Pot Dump and Go Method

    Prep work

    • Drain the canned chickpeas and white beans in a colander.
    • Wash them well under running water.
    • Prep the remaining ingredients and assemble everything ready.

    Instant Pot Cooking Time and Method

    • Place the inner pot into the Instant Pot.
    • Add olive oil, garlic, onions, celery, chopped carrots, chopped fresh green beans along with the chickpeas and kidney beans.
    • Now, add the maple syrup, smoked paprika and salt.
    • Add the pasta next and tip in the canned tomatoes.
    • Add the Italian seasoning next and pour the broth in. Stir well.
    • Plug in the Instant Pot.
    • Ensure that the sealing ring has been fitted properly into the lid.
    • Close the Instant Pot and turn the VALVE to SEALING.
    • Press PRESSURE COOK - HIGH PRESSURE and set the timer to 5 MINUTES.

    Garnishing

    • Allow the cooking cycle to complete and do a quick pressure release immediately.
    • Stir well, fish out the bay leaves and discard them.
    • Now, add fresh basil and freshly cracked black pepper.
    • Mix well and serve hot.

    Notes

    Make ahead

    This is a freezer-friendly soup and it freezes well for as long as 3 months. Please read blog post for more details.

    Slow cooker minestrone soup

    Add all the ingredients to your crockpot or slow cooker. Stir well. Allow it to cook on low for 2 hours. Once done, stir well, garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot. 

    Stove top method

    This recipe can easily be made on the stove top as well. Please refer the blog post for complete instructions.

    No oil soup

    To make a zero-oil minestrone soup, simply skip the extra virgin olive oil and proceed with the remaining ingredients. Please note that this version tastes best only when made in an Instant Pot.

    Recipe Notes

    This is a dump and go Instant Pot minestrone recipe at its best. If you plan to make this on stove-top, then I will not recommend skipping the oil. While water sauté is an option, I found that the onion and garlic tasted raw even after 10 minutes of cooking when done on stove-top.
    Adding maple syrup is optional but recommended. The sweet syrup balances the tart tomatoes in this recipe.
    Missing the cheese? Try adding 1 tsp nutritional yeast after adding the canned tomatoes.
    Want a spicier soup? Add some red pepper flakes before serving. ]
    I wanted to make a kid-friendly soup. So I skipped the red wine vinegar. You can add a splash of it if you are making this for a grown-up crowd. Use 1.25 tbsp red wine vinegar for this recipe. Add it along with the broth.
    Instant pot timings may vary based on geographic location.
    Nutritional values are provided here as a courtesy and only a rough guide. Please seek a certified nutrition expert's advice for more information.

    For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

    Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

    Disclaimer

    Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1376mg | Potassium: 869mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7063IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 5mg
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