INSTANT POT VEGGIE SOUP

I have made friends with my Instant Pot. Which, until I started writing this post, I had NO idea was not in fact called an INSTAPOT!  That is what I have called it for the last 3 years. I have officially become my grandmother, making up words and expecting everyone to know what I mean!

I wanted to share with y’all this super easy Veggie Soup that I’ve been making in this colder weather. I bought all the ingredients at Trader Joe’s and the

Great news is, its hearty, healthy and oh so easy to make here’s the recipe below.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

2 Containers of the Mirepoix Mix

1 tbsp of Minced Garlic

1 tbsp of Tomato Paste

2 Containers of Low sodium Veggie Broth

1 Container of Butternut Squash (cubed, diced, crinkle cut, etc.)

1 Package of English Peas

1 Package of Shredded Green and Red Cabbage

2 Cups of cubed mini roasting potatoes

2 tbsp of Italian Style Soffritto Seasoning blend

2 tbsp of Avocado oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

** If you’d like to add Kidney or cannellini beans into this soup 1 can rinsed would be a perfect addition.

First in a large skillet or sauté pan put on medium heat add your avocado oil, and then add your garlic and mirepoix mixes. Sauté until the onions are translucent and add Salt and Pepper to taste. Then add in your tomato paste and stir in until its completely dissolved.

While that mix is sautéing get your instant pot ready plug it in, and add in the 2 containers of veggie broth, butternut squash, English peas, shredded cabbage, cubed mini potatoes and the Italian Soffritto seasoning and Mix well.

Then add the sautéed skillet mixture into the instant pot and mix well. Secure and lock the lid on the instant pot into place. Make sure that the steam nozzle is not open and press the SOUP/BROTH button and you’re good to go! When it beeps and lets you know that it’s finished. Go over and turn the top nozzle on the lid to the steam release position. Please be careful as this can be very hot steam. Once the steam has released. You’ll be able to open the lid and serve & enjoy!