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    Mediterranean Instant Pot Vegetable Soup (Video)

    Published: Oct 30, 2019 · Modified: Jan 27, 2020 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Here is an easy instant pot vegetable soup with a Mediterranean twist that's ready in 30 minutes. 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. 

    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 to watch the video to learn how to make Mediterranean vegetable soup in instant pot.

    I'm one of those people who can have soup any day of the year, no matter what season it is. From hearty soups like Mediterranean green lentil soup and lemon chicken orzo soup to light and easy ones like our popular white bean soup and turmeric red lentil soup, there is always something on this blog for soup lovers. Today's recipe is a favorite that you're going to love!

    Table Of Contents:
    • About this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More soup recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    About this recipe

    This easy instant pot vegetable soup is another pressure cooker recipe that's ready in virtually no time at all. It's one of those "dump and go" recipes that doesn't require hands-on cooking. We love this easy homemade vegetable soup for a few good reasons:

    • This soup comes together in just a few minutes. 
    • You can make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week. 
    • It's perfect for cold days when you're craving warm comfort food. 
    • This vegan vegetable soup is made with delicious vegetables and is a healthy quick dinner.
    Two bowls of instant pot vegetable soup. This is a vegan soup made with bulgur.

    Ingredients

    To make this soup you need onion, garlic, carrots, bulgur, spinach, olive oil and spices.

    To make this easy vegetable soup, you need the following ingredients:

    • Onion and garlic: I always use these two as the base of my soups. You can use yellow or white onion and it's always best to mince your garlic right before using it.
    • Spices: For this recipe we are using Mediterranean spices such as oregano, paprika, cumin, mint, salt and pepper.
    • Bulgur: It adds a nice texture to the soup and makes it more nutrient. Make sure to use coarse bulgur.
    • Beans: Naby beans or any other white beans such as cannellini beans would work well.
    • Spinach: If using baby spinach there is no need to chop them but if you're using regular spinach then you should chop them a bit.

    Instructions

    This is an easy instant pot soup that you can make as a quick dinner or a healthy lunch. It's also a good option for meal prep as it stays well in the fridge.

    • Place the olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, spices, bulgur and vegetable stock in the instant pot. Give it a stir and lock the lid. 
    • Make sure the valve is on "sealing". Press the "pressure cook" button and make sure it's on high. Set the timer for 12 minutes. 
    • Once the cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then turn the valve to "venting" and do a quick release. 
    • Open the lid and add navy beans and baby spinach to the soup. Stir until the spinach is wilted. 
    • Serve warm with fresh lemon juice. 
    Mix all the ingredients and pour in vegetable stock. Cook and then add beans and spinach.

    Variations

    You can add other ingredients to this instant pot vegetable soup. Here are some suggestions: 

    • Add veggies such as green beans (not canned), cauliflower, potatoes or tomatoes. 
    • Leave out the navy beans and replace them with your favorite variety of bean. 
    • For spicy vegetable soup, add ¼ teaspoon 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. 

    Serving suggestions

    A bowl of this vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food for a chilly day. I love serving this soup with some warm crusty bread. If you enjoy making bread at home, you can try my barbari or naan, or give this no knead bread a try, it goes well with our vegetable soup!

    a bowl of vegan soup made in instant pot on a white surface.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Should I use the soup setting?

    I advise you not to use the soup setting because it's a standard setting and is not based on the ingredients you're using. So for a recipe like this instant pot vegetable soup where we have tender vegetables, the setting would be different from another recipe such as our instant pot lentil soup. It's best to follow instructions and use the pressure cook function to make soup in instant pot. 

    Can I freeze this vegetable soup?

    Most soups freeze really well therefore you can make a big batch and freeze it for winter days. Cook the soup in the pressure cooker as instructed and let it cool completely. Pour it into freezer safe containers and freeze for up to 2 months. 
    To serve, let the soup thaw in the fridge overnight and then heat in the microwave or on the stove top in a sauce pan over medium heat. 

    Can I use anything else instead of bulgur?

    Yes, you can use rice or pasta such as orzo or elbow pasta. Simply add it to the soup with everything else as mentioned in the recipe.

    a spoon in the bowl of instant pot vegetable soup on a white surface with herbs.

    More soup recipes

    • Ful Medames Recipe (Egyptian Fava Beans)
    • Perfect White Bean Soup Recipe
    • Vegan Eggplant Chickpea Stew Recipe
    • Ground Beef Stew, Turkish Style

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Mediterranean Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    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. 
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Natural release 10 mins
    Total Time 27 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 140 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 large carrot diced
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • ½ tsp paprika
    • ½ tsp cumin
    • ½ teaspoon dried mint
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • ½ cup coarse bulgur
    • 4 cups vegetable stock
    • 1 can navy beans 15 oz.
    • 2 cups baby spinach
    • 1 lemon juice

    Instructions
     

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

    Video

    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 ¼ teaspoon 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

    Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1552mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5037IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Justine

      October 31, 2019 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      This was so good! Great flavor and super simple to make.

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