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    Instant Pot Orzo Soup (Vegan)

    Published: Oct 11, 2020 . Last Updated: Sep 7, 2021 by Alpa Jain . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Soup is a comforting food during the cold weather. This instant pot orzo soup is vegan, flavorful, and loaded with vegetables. It is a hearty one-pot meal and perfect for a weeknight dinner. You can use any pasta to make this soup instead of orzo.
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    Soup is comfort food in the cold weather or if you are under the weather. It can be served as a vegetarian starter or be a full meal in itself. This instant pot orzo soup is loaded with vegetables. It makes a hearty meal in a matter of minutes.

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    • Ingredients for making pasta soup
    • How to make vegetable soup with pasta in instant pot?
    • Serving and storing suggestions
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    Ingredients for making pasta soup

    This orzo pasta soup is loaded with veggies so you need a lot of veggies, you can use ones you have at hand but not limited to celery, carrots, spinach, corn kernels, onions, and green onions.

    Also, you can use pasta of your choice instead of orzo. Tomato basil sauce can be substituted by tomato sauce or diced tomatoes.

    Herbs like thyme, oregano, and rosemary, dried or fresh, add a great flavor to the soup. If you don't have them, you can skip them.

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    Since this is a vegan soup, I am using vegetable stock. Add some salt and pepper to your taste.

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    You will also need some olive oil, bay leaf, and garlic for sauteing.

    How to make vegetable soup with pasta in instant pot?

    Vegetable pasta soup is one of the easiest recipes to make in the instant pot. First, turn the instant pot on saute mode on the normal setting.

    Once hot, add some olive oil followed by bay leaf and garlic. Add the onions and continue to saute for about 30 seconds.

    Add the other vegetables except for spinach and green onions. Add the tomato basil sauce, pasta, herbs, salt, pepper, and vegetable stock. Mix well and deglaze the bottom of the pot with a spatula.

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    Come out of the saute mode by pressing the cancel button. Close and lock the lid with valve in sealing position and "keep warm" setting on.

    Start the high pressure or manual mode for 0, yes zero, minutes. Once done, let the pressure lease naturally for 6 minutes and then release the remaining pressure.

    Stir in the spinach and onion greens. Adjust salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.

    Serving and storing suggestions

    Vegetable pasta soup is best when served hot and enjoy this comforting hearty soup for lunch or dinner.

    You can refrigerate any leftovers for 2-3 days.

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    Instant Pot Orzo Soup (Vegan)

    Soup is a comforting food during the cold weather. This instant pot orzo soup is vegan, flavorful, and loaded with vegetables. It is a hearty one-pot meal and perfect for a weeknight dinner. You can use any pasta to make this soup instead of orzo.
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    Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 45 mins
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 133kcal
    Author: Alpa Jain

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot 3 qt

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup Orzo Pasta (gluten-free, if you prefer)
    • 5 cup Vegetable stock
    • 1 cup Tomato basil sauce (or pasta sauce)

    Vegetables

    • ¾ cup Onion (chopped)
    • ¾ cup Carrot (diced)
    • ¾ cup Corn kernels
    • 1 cup Spinach or Baby spinach
    • ¾ cup Celery (2 stalks)
    • ¼ cup Green onions

    Oil and Spices

    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • Rosemary (fresh twig or a pinch of dried)
    • 2 Garlic (minced)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
    • Oregano (pinch)
    • Thyme (pinch)
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    Instructions

    • Turn the instant pot on saute mode on medium setting
    • Once hot, add olive oil followed by bay leaf
    • Add minced garlic and onions and saute for about 30 seconds
    • Add all the other veggies except spinach and onion greens.
    • Add all the spices and salt
    • Add the orzo pasta and tomato basil sauce followed by vegetable stock.
    • Mix well and turn off saute mode and close the lid.
    • Turn the instant pot on high pressure mode for 0 (zero) minutes with valve in sealing position. Keep the "Keep warm" setting on
    • Let the pressure release naturally for 6 minutes, then release the remaining pressure
    • Add in the spinach and onion greens and give it a stir.
    Nutrition Facts
    Instant Pot Orzo Soup (Vegan)
    Serving Size
     
    1 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    133
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    1336
    mg
    58
    %
    Potassium
     
    295
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    27
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    6
    g
    7
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    3799
    IU
    76
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    7
    mg
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    38
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Angie says

      January 21, 2022 at 4:32 pm

      Hi, I don't have an instant pot. Can I prepare this soup on the stove ?

      Reply
      • Alpa Jain says

        January 21, 2022 at 7:38 pm

        Hi Angie,

        Yes, you can prepare this on the stove by cooking all the ingredients on the stove except orzo until they are tender. You may have to add more liquid as it will evaporate while boiling. On the side, you can cook orzo as per package instructions and then add it to the soup at the end.

        Hope this helps.

        Regards
        Alpa

        Reply
    2. Maggs says

      March 25, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      As I live alone and not wanting to eat same food every day, will this recipe freeze okay ?, thanks

      Reply
      • Alpa Jain says

        March 25, 2021 at 10:23 pm

        Hi Maggs

        Pasta soup does not freeze well as pasta tends to become soggy and not maintain its shape. If you want to freeze it, you can make soup without pasta and freeze it. Cook some pasta separately and add it when you are ready to eat it.

        Hope this helps

        Regards
        Alpa

        Reply
    3. Sara Minor says

      February 04, 2021 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      This was outstanding and SOOOOO easy!!

      Reply
      • Alpa Jain says

        February 04, 2021 at 9:23 pm

        Hi Sara,

        Thankyou 🙂 Glad you liked it

        Regards
        Alpa

        Reply
    4. Shipra says

      February 03, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe and this is very easy to make and tastes delicious! Thanks CulinaryShades for posting this. Keep posting more !

      Reply
      • Alpa Jain says

        February 03, 2021 at 8:58 pm

        Hi Shipra,

        Thankyou for the feedback. Glad you liked it

        Regards
        Alpa

        Reply
    5. Tarun D says

      October 24, 2020 at 9:10 am

      i never knew you could have pasta soup! cant wait to try this

      Reply
    6. Mosaics Lab says

      October 19, 2020 at 9:39 am

      Pasta soup yessss!!! I don't mind having it daily tbh, i love soups especially in Fall and Winter seasons.

      Reply
      • CulinaryShades says

        October 19, 2020 at 10:08 pm

        Glad to know you liked it 🙂

        Reply
      • Arathi Parsuram says

        January 15, 2021 at 8:39 pm

        5 stars
        Fantastic and easy recipe !! Turned out yummy . Didn't have orzo or rosemary / thyme . Substituted with small elbow macaroni and Italian seasoning !! Was a huge hit in our household. Thank you !!

        Reply
        • Alpa Jain says

          January 15, 2021 at 9:27 pm

          Hi Aarthi,

          Thankyou for the feedback. Glad you liked it.

          Regards
          Alpa

          Reply
    7. Lily says

      October 17, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      I just bought an instant pot and this looks like an amazing recipe, am looking forward to trying this pasta dish this winter, yum!

      Reply
    8. Nart at Cooking with Nart says

      October 17, 2020 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      Looks delicious. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    9. Angela says

      October 16, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love this.

      Reply
    10. Ana Smith says

      October 14, 2020 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      Super yummy!
      This soup looks so deliciously awesome, I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Alpa Jain says

        October 14, 2020 at 10:41 pm

        Hi Ana,

        Thankyou, glad you like it

        Regards
        Alpa

        Reply

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