Instant Pot Mixed Bean Soup

A hearty and nutritious mixed bean soup cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Packed with a variety of beans and flavorful spices, this soup is a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried black beans
• 1 cup dried kidney beans
• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 cup dried white beans
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Rinse the dried beans and set aside

Turn on the Instant Pot and select 'Saute' mode

Add olive oil to the pot and saut onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened

Add the dried beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to the Instant Pot

Close the lid, set the Instant Pot to 'Bean/Chili' mode, and cook for 25 minutes

Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully vent any remaining pressure

Open the lid, stir the soup, and adjust seasoning if needed

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired