Homemade Vegetable Soup ~ Pressure Cooker Fast!

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Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1 tsp anchovy paste
2 small shallots chopped (can use onion)
3 carrots peeled and chopped
3 celery stalks chopped
10 - 12 green beans chopped
1/4 small green cabbage chopped
2 medium tomatoes chopped
1 ear of corn kernels cut
2 potatoes chopped
1/4 C whole grain barley
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tsp oregano
2 C bone stock can use beef or chicken stock or broth
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
*See note below for adding beef to this recipe or making it all vegetarian.

Instructions

Heat the pressure to saute the butter and add the anchovy paste.
Add the shallots and saute for one minute. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot.
Place the lid on the unit and turn to locked position.
Turn the steam release valve to sealing.
Press the manual button and adjust the time for 25 minutes.
When the unit has finished cooking and the timer has counted to zero, carefully release the steam.
Remove the lid, take out the bay leave and other herb stems and discard.
Stir and serve hot.
*See note below for alternative cooking methods.

Notes

To add beef to this recipe, chuck roast is best for flavor and tenderness. Cut it into 1 to 1 1/2 chunks and brown before adding it to the pot. (In the pressure cooker, on the stove or in a crock pot.

To make this recipe completely vegetarian, simply use vegetable stock in place of the beef stock.

Alternative cooking methods:
You can easily make this soup on the stove top. Bring everything to a boil on high heat. Turn down to med/low and allow it to simmer for about 2 hours or until desired vegetable and barley texture is achieved.

For making this in a crock pot, place everything in and cover with lid. Allow the soup to simmer on high for 4 to 6 hours or until desired vegetable and barley texture is achieved. Add water as needed.

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com