Tuesday Recipes - Instapot - FairfieldMoms

There’s no secret I really enjoy recipes from Paleomg. They are simple, healthy and delish and anytime the Instapot is used I am happy šŸ™‚ Also anytime I can make enough for a few meals…sign me up!

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Pesto Soup

Prep TimeĀ 5 minutes
Cook TimeĀ 15 minutes
Total TimeĀ 25 minutes
ServesĀ 4-6

Ingredients

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans of whole, peeled San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag of frozen cauliflower
  • 1 (32 ounce) container of chickenĀ bone broth
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto – plus extra for garnish
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoonĀ garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in anĀ instant pot,Ā secure the lid, close off the pressure valve and press the Soup button and press down to 15 minutes.
  2. Once it is done cooking, release the pressure valve with a natural release or a quick release. Once you remove the lid, use anĀ immersion blenderĀ to blend the soup until completely smooth. Taste to see if the soup needs any extra salt or pepper.
  3. Garnish the soup with extra basil extra and basil leaves!
  4. Make a grilled cheese to dip in it šŸ™‚

    Instant Pot Taco Soup

    Prep TimeĀ 15 minutes
    Cook TimeĀ 20 minutes
    Total TimeĀ 35 minutes

    ServesĀ 4-5

     

    Ingredients

    For the soup

    • 2 poundsĀ ground beef
    • 2 tablespoonsĀ taco seasonings
    • 1-2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 red bell pepper, diced
    • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
    • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
    • 32 ounces chickenĀ bone broth
    • 1 cup diced green chiles
    • 1 cup jalapeƱo cilantroĀ salsa
    • 1/4 cupĀ hot sauceĀ (I used Frank’s Red Hot)

    For the garnishes

    • sour cream or coconut sour cream
    • cilantro
    • sliced avocado
    • diced green onions
    • sliced jalapeƱo

    Directions

    1. Place the basin in the 8 quart instant pot then press the sauté button on high. Add hot ground beef, break into pieces and cook until browned. Press the cancel button to turn off the sauté function.
    2. Top theĀ ground beefĀ withĀ taco seasonings, salt, peppers, onion,Ā broth, green chiles,Ā salsa, andĀ hot sauce. Mix to combined.
    3. Secure the lid of theĀ instant pot, close off the pressure valve then press soup button and press the down button to 10 minutes.
    4. Once the time goes off, release the pressure then remove the lid and use a ladle to mix it all together.
    5. Top each bowl of soup off with all the garnishes before serving!

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