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instant pot potato onion pinto bean soup

Instant Pot® Potato, Onion, and Pinto Bean Soup

This hearty Instant Pot® Potato, Onion, and Pinto Bean Soup is a healthy take on the classic French onion soup. Perfect for sick days or chilly winter weather! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbs grapeseed oil
  • 1/4 cup non-dairy butter I buy Earth Balance from Giant
  • 3 large white onions diced
  • 3 large potatoes diced
  • 2 15 oz. canned pinto beans drained
  • 1 Tbs dried oregano
  • 1 Tbs garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 6 cups vegetable stock can use water

Optional

  • parsley for garnish
  • salt add after cooking if desired

Instructions
 

  • Set Instant Pot to Saute for 10 minutes 
  • Melt the non-dairy butter in the IP 
  • When the butter has melted, add the diced onions
  • Saute for 5 minutes or so until they become translucent, stirring occasionally 
  • Turn the IP off 
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the IP
  • Seal the lid and set the IP to Normal Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes 
  • Once the timer goes off and the IP is done, Quick Release the valve
  • Serve with a slice of bread and a salad! Garnish with parsley and salt if desired. 

Notes

For a slow cooker conversion, place all of the ingredients in the slow cooker, except the parsley and salt. Cook on low for 8-9 hours and voila! Garnish with dried or fresh parsley and a pinch of salt if desired. 
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