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Mediterranean Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Here is a quick and easy instant pot vegetable soup with a Mediterranean twist. This pressure cooker soup recipe is perfect as a light dinner or lunch. Make sure you watch the video to quickly learn how to make Mediterranean vegetable soup in an instant pot. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Natural release
10 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried mint
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup coarse bulgur
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 can Navy beans 15 oz.
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Place the chopped onion, minced garlic and diced carrot in the instant pot.
  2. Add in dried oregano, paprika, cumin, dried mint, salt and pepper.
  3. Add bulgur and vegetable stock.
  4. Lock the lid. Press the pressure cook button and set the timer for 12 minutes.
  5. Once the timing is done, do a natural release for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release.
  6. Open the lid, add in the rinsed canned navy beans and the baby spinach.
  7. Stir the soup until the spinach is wilted.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can add other vegetable such as fresh green beans, cauliflower, potatoes or tomatoes. 
  • If you don't like navy beans, use other canned beans that you prefer such as pinto beans or even chickpeas. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat. 
  • For spicy vegetable soup, add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the soup with all the other ingredients. 
  • To make this soup creamy, finish it with a splash of heavy cream when you add the spinach. If adding heavy cream, don't freeze this soup and the cream might curdle. 
  • For more protein, you can add some leftover shredded chicken or try our instant pot poached chicken, it's quick and always turns out perfect. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1552mg (65%) Potassium 302mg (9%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 5037IU (101%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1552mg 65%
Potassium 302mg 6%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 5037IU 101%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.