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Instant Pot Buckwheat Minestra

Instant Pot Buckwheat Minestra

This Instant Pot Buckwheat Minestra is a hearty and nourishing Italian soup that highlights the nutty flavor of buckwheat combined with fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy lunch, it is both filling and nutritious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Serving bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup buckwheat groats
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup chopped kale (or spinach)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Optional ingredient.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start by rinsing the buckwheat groats under cold water in a fine mesh strainer. Drain and set aside.
  • Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Once hot, add the olive oil and let it heat for a minute.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the diced carrot and zucchini, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed buckwheat, diced tomatoes (with their juice), kale, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir until well combined.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing. Select the manual or pressure cook setting and set the timer for 15 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes before carefully switching the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid, stir the soup, and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

This soup can be customized with any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
To make it heartier, feel free to add cooked beans or lentils.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.