⅓poundgreen beanstrimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoondried basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 14-ouncecan no-salt-added diced tomatoeskeep rest of the 1/2 can for other recipe
1 7-ouncecan crushed tomatoes if desiredkeep rest of the 1/2 for other recipe
2cupslow-sodium vegetable stock.
1 7-ouncecan low-sodium kidney beansdrained and rinsed (keep rest of the 1/2 for other recipe)
½cupelbow pasta
2tablespoonschopped fresh basil or simple garnish with baby spinach if no basil available.
Instructions
Set Electric Cooker / Instant Pot to saute mode.
Once HOT, add oil, let it warm up and add onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and tomato paste if using. Mix and cook for about 5 minutes, until lightly softened.
Add basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. I simply add dried Italian seasoning mix.
Add diced tomatoes, stir to combine.
Add pasta and red kidney beans, Northern white beans, black beans(It is your choice to add all or add just one kind) and cut green beans. Stir to combine.
Add stock/broth or water. You might not have to use it all, but add enough broth so it covers all the ingredients. The Instant Pot should be about 3/4 full.
Add spinach, stir to combine and add bay leaves.
For the canned Beans follow the procedure below.
Close lid and set to manual High Pressure for 5 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach high pressure, then it will cook for 6 minutes. Make sure you close the vent.
For the dried soaked beans, I set the cooker to soup or beans function.
When timer goes off, let sit for 8-10 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure by opening the vent steam.
Remove lid and if you prefer, add 1-2 more cups of spinach right into the hot soup.
Remove and discard bay leaves.
Stir, taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
Serve and garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh, chopped parsley.
Enjoy hearty soup with snowflakes!
Notes
I add the baby spinach at the end, into the hot soup, as I prefer it less cooked.