Description
A hearty, comforting white bean soup made quickly in the Instant Pot with simple ingredients and rich flavor, perfect for a nutritious and filling meal.
Ingredients
Beans and Broth
- 1 lb dried white beans (navy or cannellini), rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Vegetables
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil until shimmering, ready for cooking the vegetables.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the Instant Pot. Cook while stirring occasionally until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, allowing the garlic to become fragrant without burning.
- Add Beans and Broth: Add the rinsed white beans, vegetable or chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf to the Instant Pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid securely and set it to cook on HIGH pressure for 35 minutes. Allow the soup to cook fully for tender beans and developed flavors.
- Release Pressure: After cooking, allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes to preserve texture, then perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure safely.
- Season and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot. Optionally, blend 1 cup of soup and stir back in for extra creaminess before serving.
Notes
- Blend 1 cup of the soup and stir it back in for a creamier texture without adding cream.
- Use vegetable broth to keep the soup vegan; chicken broth is acceptable if preferred.
- Soaking the beans overnight is optional but can reduce cooking time.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to dietary needs and personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes (pressure cooking) + 15 minutes (natural release)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
