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Instant Pot Quinoa Vegetable Soup

You will not find a hearty soup that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes other than this Instant Pot Quinoa Vegetable Soup!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Indian
Diet: Vegan
Allergen: Dairy free, Gluten free
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 242kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped 1 ½ cup chopped
  • 1 potato chopped
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings optional
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 4 cup vegetable broth
  • 3 cup water
  • salt to taste 1 ½ tsp
  • 3 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Press saute and add olive oil to the Instant Pot.
    3 teaspoon olive oil
  • When the display shows "hot," add chopped onion and garlic.
    2 garlic cloves chopped, 1 cup chopped onions
  • Stir and cook for a minute until the onions are softened.
  • Add all the chopped vegetables, salt, and spice powders and mix well. (check above for pictures with instructions)
    1 bell pepper chopped, 2 carrots chopped, 1 potato chopped, ½ cup frozen peas, ½ cup frozen corn, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings, salt to taste
  • Add the tomato sauce, quinoa, vegetable broth, and water. Stir well.
    1 cup quinoa, ½ cup tomato sauce, 4 cup vegetable broth, 3 cup water
  • Close the Instant pot with the lid and cook for 3 minutes on high pressure.
  • Release the pressure naturally for about 5 minutes, and then use the quick release(QR) option.
  • Open the Instant Pot and stir. If the soup is too thick, add more water and cook for a minute.
  • Serve hot with toppings of your choice.

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Notes

  • You can use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.
  • Add black beans, kidney beans, lentils, or chickpeas to make it a filling meal.
  • Use red chili powder or smoked paprika instead of cayenne pepper for a milder flavor.
  • You can also top up with vegan parmesan cheese.
  • Add or omit any spice powder to suit your taste.
  • Always buy good-quality quinoa for a better flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 756IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg