Instant Pot Turkey/Chicken Minestrone

Name: Instant Pot Turkey/Chicken Minestrone
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 tsp minced garlic; 2 medium carrots, scraped and sliced; 1 stalk(s) celery, diced; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 can(s) (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes; 1/2 can(s) (1/2 of a 6 oz. can) tomato paste (freeze remaining for later use); 3 can(s) (15 oz.) chicken broth; 1 can(s) (15 oz.) white beans; 1 can(s) (15 oz.) garbanzo beans; 1/2 c dry mini shell, mini penne, or other small pasta; 1 pkg (10 oz.) fresh chopped spinach; 2 c chopped, cooked turkey; salt & pepper to taste; fresh, shredded parmesan cheese; fresh chopped parsley

By Amy H.
@Meave

History Lesson: Minestrone originated in the Roman Empire during a time before it had actually become the Roman Empire. A soup is mentioned in an old cookbook from 30AD, called the Marcus Apicius's De Re Coquinaria, that contains most of the ingredients of the modern minestrone we know today!

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Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 Tbsp

olive oil
1 small

onion, diced
1 tsp

minced garlic
2 medium

carrots, scraped and sliced
1 stalk(s)

celery, diced
1 tsp

dried basil
1 can(s)

(14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1/2 can(s)

(1/2 of a 6 oz. can) tomato paste (freeze remaining for later use)
3 can(s)

(15 oz.) chicken broth
1 can(s)

(15 oz.) white beans
1 can(s)

(15 oz.) garbanzo beans
1/2 c

dry mini shell, mini penne, or other small pasta
1 pkg

(10 oz.) fresh chopped spinach
2 c

chopped, cooked turkey
·

salt & pepper to taste
·

fresh, shredded parmesan cheese
·

fresh chopped parsley
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How to Make Instant Pot Turkey/Chicken Minestrone

Step-by-Step

Turn instant pot to saute. Heat olive oil. Add onions, garlic, celery and carrots. Sautee until onions are soft. Sprinkle with dried basil.
Add in everything except spinach, parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Close and lock lid on instant pot. Make sure pressure valve is turned to sealing.
Press cancel on the instant pot
Cook on soup & stew setting for 4 minutes.
Use quick release valve. When all the pressure is released, remove lid.
Stir in chopped spinach until it wilts
salt & pepper to taste
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and parmesan cheese.

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About Instant Pot Turkey/Chicken Minestrone

Course/Dish: Bean Soups

Main Ingredient: Chicken

Regional Style: Italian

Dietary Needs: Low Fat

Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy

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