This classic Italian soup is loaded with vegetables and robust Mediterranean flavors. Also included is orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, which adds to the heartiness of this scrumptious soup.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups dried great Northern beans
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 1 bunch Swiss chard ribs removed and roughly chopped
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 medium onion peeled and diced
- 1 tsp minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes including juice ( 1 can)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
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Rinse beans and add to the Instant Pot ® with remaining ingredients except parsley. Lock the lid.
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Press the Soup button and cook for the default time of 30 minutes.
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When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
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Quick-release any additional pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid. Ladle into bowls, garnish each bowl with a sprig of parsley, and serve warm.
Source:- Cosorithis