Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

July 10, 2023 Post a Comment

Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup The Recipe Pot from therecipepot.com

Description

Italian wedding soup is a classic Italian soup that's deeply comforting and delicious. This traditional Italian soup is usually made with vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and spinach, and is enhanced with the flavor of herbs and spices. This Instant Pot Italian wedding soup recipe takes all of the classic flavors and combines them with the convenience of the Instant Pot. It's a delicious way to enjoy a classic Italian soup in a fraction of the time!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup diced carrots

1/2 cup diced celery

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta

2 cups chopped spinach

1/2 cup cooked wild rice

1/2 cup cooked orzo

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

1/4 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley, plus extra for serving

Instructions

1. Set Instant Pot to the "saute" setting. Add the olive oil and the diced onion and garlic to the pot, and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and beginning to brown.

2. Add the carrots, celery, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the chicken broth and the ditalini pasta, and stir to combine. Secure the lid, and set the pressure release valve to the "sealing" position.

4. Set the Instant Pot to "manual" or "pressure cook" on high pressure for 4 minutes. When the cook time is complete, use the natural release method to release the pressure.

5. Remove the lid, and add the spinach, wild rice, and orzo. Stir to combine. Secure the lid, and set the pressure release valve to the "sealing" position. Set the Instant Pot to "manual" or "pressure cook" on high pressure for 2 minutes. When the cook time is complete, use the quick release method to release the pressure.

6. Remove the lid, and stir in the Parmesan cheese and the Italian parsley. Serve the soup with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.

Equipment

Instant Pot

Measuring cups and spoons

Cutting board and knife

Wooden spoon

Notes

This soup can be made with any type of cooked pasta. Feel free to experiment with different types of pasta to change up the flavor of the soup. If you don't have cooked wild rice or orzo on hand, you can substitute cooked white or brown rice.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 192 kcal

Carbohydrates: 21.7g

Protein: 10.1g

Fat: 7.1g

Saturated Fat: 1.9g

Cholesterol: 7.9mg

Sodium: 514.2mg

Fiber: 2.3g

Sugar: 2.3g

Recipe Tips

For a vegetarian version of this soup, simply omit the chicken broth and replace it with vegetable broth. For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese and substitute vegan cheese. You can also add extra vegetables to the soup, such as zucchini or summer squash. To make the soup heartier, add cooked chicken or turkey. This soup can also be made in a slow cooker, simply follow the instructions, but cook on low for 6-8 hours. This soup can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.