Vegan Zucchini Soup In Instant Pot
Make a cozy winter meal in no time with this easy vegan zucchini soup Instant Pot recipe. Perfect for lunch or dinner when you're watching your calories or just looking to get some comfort food on the table!
Servings: 4
Calories: 128kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 zucchinis chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
- ⅓ cup cashews
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot in sauté mode, add olive oil, and add the chopped onions and garlic to the inner pot. Cook until onions are translucent.1 onion, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves
- Add the zucchini and cook for a few more minutes until it softens.3 zucchinis
- Add black pepper, nutritional yeast, salt, cashews, and fresh herbs like Italian seasoning. Continue to stir.1 teaspoon pepper, salt to taste, ⅓ cup cashews, ¼ cup nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Add vegetable stock and mix well. Turn off the sauté mode and close the lid.3 cup vegetable broth
- Set it on high pressure for 8 minutes. When done, let the pressure release naturally.
- Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings like croutons, fresh herbs, or a dollop of vegan sour cream in a warm bread bowl.2 teaspoon parsley
Notes
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for a richer flavor.
- Be sure not to use the quick-release option to ensure all vegetables soften equally.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of coconut milk before serving.
- Fresh basil or parsley make great garnishes for this soup.
- Don't have an immersion blender? Let the soup cool, and carefully blend it in batches in a regular blender. Reheat the soup in an instant pot before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg