Italian Potato Rice Spinach Soup in Pressure Cooker

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Italian Potato Rice Spinach Soup, a hearty and soul-soothing dish made effortlessly in a pressure cooker. Packed with tender russet potatoes, fluffy white rice, vibrant baby spinach, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, this soup is elevated with Italian-inspired seasonings of oregano and basil. A splash of vegetable broth and the tang of diced tomatoes create a rich, savory base, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley adds a finishing touch of decadence. Ready in just under 35 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Full of wholesome ingredients, it’s a simple yet flavorful recipe that will become a go-to for cozy, nourishing dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 2 medium, peeled and diced russet potatoes
• 0.5 cups white rice
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Turn on the pressure cooker to the sauté setting and add olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Add the diced potatoes, white rice, vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (including the juice), dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Close and seal the pressure cooker lid. Set to high pressure for 7 minutes.

Step 5

Once the cooking time is up, perform a quick release of the pressure according to your pressure cooker's instructions.

Step 6

Open the lid carefully and stir in the baby spinach. The residual heat will wilt the spinach within 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3103.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1689.3

Total Fat 60.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.3g
Cholesterol 27.9mg	0%
Sodium 7137.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.9g	0%
Total Sugars 54.3g
Protein 58.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 995.3mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 7008.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 55.6%