Name: Pasta Fagioli Soup - Instant Pot | Stove
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil (Source: 1 tbsp olive oil); 2 tsp garlic cloves, crushed ((3-4 cloves)) (Source: 2 tsp garlic cloves, crushed ((3-4 cloves))); 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion) (Source: 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion)); 1 cup celery, chopped (2 Ribs) (Source: 1 cup celery, chopped (2 Ribs)); 1 cup carrots, chopped (2 carrots) (Source: 1 cup carrots, chopped (2 carrots)); 15 oz canned kidney beans ((1 can)) (Source: 15 oz canned kidney beans ((1 can))); 1 cup crushed tomato ((or diced)) (Source: 1 cup crushed tomato ((or diced))); 1 tsp dried oregano (Source: 1 tsp dried oregano); 1 tsp dried basil (Source: 1 tsp dried basil); 1.5 tsp ground coriander (Source: 1.5 tsp ground coriander); 3/4 cup ditalini pasta ((or any small shape)) (Source: 3/4 cup ditalini pasta ((or any small shape))); 4 cups vegetable broth (Source: 4 cups vegetable broth); 3 tsp chili garlic sauce ((or Sriracha)) (Source: 2-3 tsp chili garlic sauce ((or Sriracha)); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped ((about 6oz)) (Source: 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped ((about 6oz))); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, fresh (Source: 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, fresh)

Get to know the ingredients

garlic cloves, crushed (3-4 cloves)

In the method: Turn on Saute while you add all the ingredients.

onion, chopped (1 medium onion)

In the method: Heat a wide soup-pot or dutch oven on medium-high heat.

celery, chopped (2 Ribs)

In the method: Turn on Saute while you add all the ingredients.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Turn on Saute while you add all the ingredients. This warms up the broth while you’re assembling the soup, and cuts short the pressure building time. This is optional, but does save a few minutes. Add all ingredients in the pot, except spinach and cheese. Turn off Saute.
Pressure cook 4 mins at Manual/Pressure cook, or ‘Soup’ setting. If you are using another shape of pasta, check the notes for cooking time adjustment.
When the pressure cooking time is done, wait 5 mins (NPR 5), after which do a quick release (QR). That means release the pressure manually, by turning the vent to ‘venting’ position in Instant Pot DUO, or, pressing down the pressure valve in Instant Pot ULTRA. Waiting 5 minutes reduces the chance of any soup from leaking through the valve while releasing pressure.
Stir in chopped spinach and parmesan cheese and check for seasoning. Let the soup sit for a 3-4 minutes, then serve warm.
Heat a wide soup-pot or dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add all the ingredients, except spinach and parmesan cheese. Bring it to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for the recommended time for your pasta choice.
When pasta is cooked all the way through, add spinach and grated parmesan cheese. Let the soup sit for a 3-4 minutes, then serve warm.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Let the soup sit for a 3-4 minutes, then serve warm.

A little more help as you go

Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot, instant pot, and dutch oven. Start with this step: Turn on Saute while you add all the ingredients.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.

What happens at the end?

Let the soup sit for a 3-4 minutes, then serve warm.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Additional recipe notes

Recipe Tips This recipe has been tested in a 3 qt and 6 qt Instant Pot. Tomatoes: I like using crushed or pureed tomatoes in this recipe for smooth texture, but you can use regular diced tomatoes as well. Pasta shapes: Is using any other pasta shape in this recipe, to calculate the cook time, half the lower number in the suggested cook time on the box, and subtract 1 minute from that. If you like to freeze this soup , skip the pasta and freeze the soup. When you want to serve it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, boil some pasta, add it to the soup and simmer for a couple of minutes. Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Pasta Fagioli Soup - Instant Pot | Stove

1. Follow the pressure release

2. Check when to cover

3. Prepare the first additions