Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Noodle Soup Recipe

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Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Noodle Soup Recipe

Vegetable Noodle Soup is a vegetarian spin off of the popular Chicken Noodle Soup. Super easy and so yummy - made in Instant Pot.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Instant Pot Vegetarian Soup, Noodle Soup, Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup

Servings: people

Calories: 408kcal

Author: simplyvegetarian777

Equipment

Instant Pot 6 quart or Mealthy Multipot
Measuring Spoons, Measuring Cups, Stirring Spoon,
Chopping board and knife
Kitchen Colander
Kitchen Spatula
Can Opener
Inner Pot

Ingredients

1&1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 large White Onion chopped fine
3-4 cloves Garlic chopped fine
3 stalks Celery each slit into 2 and then sliced into 1/4 inch half discs
2 medium Carrots cut into 1/4inch discs. Cut the wider part into 2 and then slice further
1 Bay Leaf, dry
1 tbsp Thyme, dry
To Taste Salt & Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder optional
1 15 ounce Can of Cannellini Beans drained and washed. Check notes for more options
32 ounce or 4 cups Vegetable Broth
1 cup Water
1&1/2 Cups Wide Egg Noodles

Instructions

WATCH THE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING

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Prep for the Soup

First gather all the ingredients. Chop the onions & garlic fine using chopping board and knife. Slit the celery sticks into 2 length-wise and cut into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Slice carrots into 1/4 inch thick slices. Finely chop the parsley. Set aside.
Open the canned beans using electric can opener and drain in colander. Wash under water till clear. Set aside.

Instant Pot Cooking Instructions

Place inner pot inside IP and plug it in. Press Saute mode and set on high. Once the screen displays HOT, add oil. After few seconds, add bay leaf, onion, garlic, & celery in Instant Pot and saute for 3 minutes till onions are soft.
Then add carrots and mix. Further add Dried Thyme, Salt & Pepper, Turmeric powder (optional). Do not add parsley at this point. Turmeric adds nice color and warmth to the soup. It is totally optional though.
Mix and add Cannellini Beans (canned), Vegetable Broth, Water, Wide Egg Noodles . Stir.
Close the lid. Press Pressure cook and set on high for 3 minutes. If you are looking for more al-dente texture then set for 2 minutes. Now this timing is specified if you are using WIDE EGG NOODLES. The packet instructions for this kind of noodles is about 6-8 minutes on gas top. Therefore, 3 minutes does it for IP cooking along with other vegetables. If you are using any other kind of noodle/pasta then see the notes below.
Do QPR (quick pressure release). Open the lid. Add chopped Parsley. Stir. If you want to thicken it, then check the notes for the instructions.
Serve hot with either French baguette, or crostini or Oyster Crackers.

Stove Top Instructions

Take a heavy bottom soup pot. Add oil to it and heat on medium to high heat. And then reduce the heat to medium and follow all the instructions as given for instant pot. It might take about 15-20 minutes in all to cook it on stove top.

Some Other Vegetarian Soup Recipes of Interest

Black Bean Soup, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Panera Corn Chowder, Olive Garden Minestrone Soup, Poblano Cheddar Soup, Taco Soup, Mixed Beans Chili, Hot & Sour Soup, Wonton Soup, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup and more.

Some Easy IP sides

Brussel Sprouts, Spicy Potatoes, Pasta Primavera, Holiday Salad, Mashed Potatoes and more.

Video

Notes

How can I thicken my Noodle Soup if it is too watery for my taste?

Since this soup is a vegetarian replica of Chicken Noodle Soup, it will be runny. But if you want to add more body to it, then make a slurry of 1 tbsp corn flour and 1 tbsp cold water. Add it after QPR and cook on saute for few minutes.

What other vegetables can I use in Vegetable Noodle Soup?

Traditionally, white onion, celery and carrots are used in this recipe. But you can definitely add other fresh vegetables like zucchini, squash, spinach, kale etc. Or use just 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables. Adapt to your liking.

What can I add instead of Cannellini Beans to this soup?

Cannellini Beans is the 'Chicken"/protein of the recipe. If you do not have cannellini beans on hand, then you can use canned chickpeas, or butter beans, navy beans. You can also add extra firm tofu or seitan, or mock chicken from the renowned brands.

What kind of Noodles to be used for this recipe?

Traditionally WIDE EGG NOODLES are used for this recipe. Even Progresso and Campbell use the similar noodles. But you can use any noodle that cooks quick with a package direction of 5-6 minutes.

If you are using a pasta kinda noodle or a pasta, then cook it separate and add when serving. Since carrots and celery cook really fast, the longer cooking pasta will much them when cooked together.

Can I use fresh thyme?

Yes you can. Use 2 sprigs of fresh thyme to replace dry thyme.

Can I make Vegetarian Noodle soup in advance?

Yes you can. But make sure to boil your noodles separately and keep aside. Add noodles right before serving or they will be mushed & super soft.

What can I serve with this Vegetable Soup?

You can serve French baguette, crostini or oyster crackers with this soup.

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