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Instant Pot Meatball Minestrone Soup

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This Instant Pot Meatball Minestrone Soup is a hearty, veggie-packed meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Juicy meatballs, tender pasta, and a medley of colorful vegetables come together in a rich tomato broth. It’s comforting, flavorful, and easy to make all in one pot!

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)

  • 1 egg

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Soup:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion (diced)

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)

  • 2 celery stalks (sliced)

  • 1 zucchini (diced)

  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 cups baby spinach (added at the end)

Instructions

  1. Make the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground meat, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Roll into small 1-inch meatballs and set aside.

  2. Sauté the Veggies: Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  3. Add Everything In: Cancel ‘Sauté’ mode. Add zucchini, diced tomatoes, both beans, broth, Italian seasoning, and pasta. Stir gently.

  4. Add Meatballs: Carefully place the raw meatballs into the soup mixture.

  5. Pressure Cook: Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 8 minutes.

  6. Quick Release: Once done, do a quick release. Open the lid carefully.

  7. Add Spinach: Stir in the spinach and let it wilt for 2–3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  8. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with extra Parmesan if desired.

 

Notes

  • You can use frozen meatballs instead of homemade; just add them straight in (no need to thaw).

  • For a vegetarian version, skip the meatballs and double the beans.

  • Gluten-free? Use gluten-free pasta and skip breadcrumbs or use almond flour.

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