Instant Pot Weight Loss Soup

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Looking for a hearty yet healthy meal to help with weight loss? This Instant Pot Weight Loss Soup is packed with vegetables and bursting with flavor, making it a perfect addition to your diet plan. Quick to prepare and full of nutritious ingredients, this soup is ideal for those busy days when you need something both delicious and wholesome.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled and diced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped (about 2 stalks)
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced rondelle
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cabbage, chopped
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) San Marzano diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup green beans, halved
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 6-8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or more)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Garnish: Fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics:
    • Set your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and add the olive oil.
    • Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
    • Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add Tomato Paste (Optional):
    • If using, stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  3. Add the Vegetables:
    • Add the zucchini, celery, carrot, potatoes, cabbage, diced tomatoes, green beans, and broccoli to the pot.
    • Stir to combine all the vegetables.
  4. Season the Soup:
    • Add the dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
    • Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring that the vegetables are fully submerged. Add more broth if necessary.
    • Place the bay leaves on top.
  5. Cook the Soup:
    • Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
    • Set the Instant Pot to manual or pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
    • Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  6. Serve:
    • Carefully open the lid and remove the bay leaves.
    • Stir the soup to combine all the flavors.
    • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Conclusion

This Instant Pot Weight Loss Soup is a nutritious, low-calorie meal that’s perfect for anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet without sacrificing flavor. With a variety of vegetables and aromatic herbs, this soup is not only filling but also incredibly satisfying. Enjoy a bowl of this comforting soup and feel good about what you’re eating!