Simple Vegan Minestrone Soup (Instant Pot Option)
A simple, vegetable-forward soup! This Vegan Minestrone Soup is a great way to enjoy veggies in a quick and easy way. It's flavourful, hearty and delicious. A great option for meal prep, busy weeknights, and more!
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion or 3 small shallots finely diced
- 1 cup celery finely diced*
- 1 cup carrots finely diced
- 1-2 small potatoes diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp fennel seed
- 1 bay leaf
- alternative 2 tsp italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 15 oz diced tomatoes can use canned or fresh
- 5 cups veggie broth
- 2 tsp salt
- 15 oz cooked white beans I used navy beans
- 2 cups cooked gluten free pasta al dente
- 3 cups greens like chard baby kale, spinach, roughly chopped
- other suggestions
- diced summer squash
- fresh corn
- fresh parsley
- nutritional yeast
- vegan parmesan
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, sauté onion, carrots, celery and potato with a splash of oil or veggie broth for 10-12 minutes, until fragrant. Add garlic, basil, oregano, thyme and fennel seed and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add tomato paste and diced tomatoes, and cook for another few minutes. Then add veggie broth and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and bring to a simmer, then let cook, partially covered for about 25 minutes. *If using Instant Pot, pressure cook on high for 6 minutes and release. At this point, season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finally, add cooked beans, cooked pasta (if using) and chopped greens to cook through. Remove bay leaf and enjoy!
- Garnish with fresh parsley and vegan parmesan if desired.
Notes
Secrets to Success
- This recipe can be very pantry-friendly--don't be afraid to use canned tomatoes and canned beans. It shortens cooking time!
- Almost any veggie you have on hand can be added to this recipe. Play around with whatever you have, or take inspiration from what's in season. Also, it should be noted that you can absolutely use frozen veggies to make this recipe.
- Lastly, the ingredient list may look long, but it's just the variety of veggies and spices used.