Instant Pot Senate Bean Soup
This Instant Pot Senate Bean Soup is a rich, hearty dish featuring white beans, ham, onions, celery, carrots, and roasted garlic mashed potatoes for a creamy, flavorful texture. Quick and effortless, it delivers classic comfort in just over 30 minutes.
8 Servings
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- 16 oz diced ham
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 31 oz white beans two cans, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz roasted garlic instant mashed potatoes
Toppings (Optional):
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Cooked bacon crumbled
- Chives finely chopped
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
Sauté the Vegetables
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots, stirring occasionally until the vegetables become soft and fragrant, approximately 4–5 minutes. Once softened, press Cancel to stop the heat.
Combine the Ingredients
- Pour in the vegetable stock, followed by the diced ham, granulated garlic, black pepper, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Pressure Cook
- Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select Manual Pressure Cook and set the cooking time to 8 minutes on high pressure. Once the timer completes, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes before carefully switching the valve to Venting.
Incorporate the Beans and Thicken the Soup
- Remove the lid and add the drained white beans and roasted garlic instant mashed potatoes. Stir thoroughly to combine. Switch the Instant Pot back to Sauté mode and allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the soup thickens to the desired consistency.
Serve and Garnish
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, crumbled bacon, chives, or shredded cheese, as desired. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
To ensure this soup is gluten-free, select a certified gluten-free brand of instant mashed potatoes, as some brands may contain gluten-based additives. Additionally, verify that the ham and vegetable stock do not contain gluten-containing ingredients or additives.