Best 6 Pressure Cooker White Bean Parmesan Soup Recipes

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It's the time of year again when gardens are bursting with fresh summer vegetables and herbs, and kitchens everywhere are abuzz with activity as people put up their yearly supply of canned tomatoes, pickled vegetables, and jars of jams and jellies. But all that fresh produce can also be used to make delicious meals that can be quickly and easily prepared in a pressure cooker. From classic dishes like pot roast and corned beef to healthier options like steamed asparagus and quinoa, there are endless possibilities for delicious meals that can be made in a pressure cooker. One of our favorites is pressure cooker white bean parmesan soup, a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PRESSURE COOKER WHITE BEAN-PARMESAN SOUP



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A pressure cooker renders dried beans buttery soft in a fraction of the time the stovetop would take. For this recipe, seek out whole wheat berries - not hulled or pearled - because they stand up to the long cook time, developing a pleasant chewiness while maintaining their shape. You can substitute whole farro or spelt, but make sure the farro is not pearled. The key to this soup's flavor is the Parmesan rind, which infuses the soup with an earthy saltiness. Finally, don't forget the finishing touches of lemon and parsley: They add brightness and bring other deeper flavors into sharper focus. You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker. Find that recipe here.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped, fronds roughly chopped and reserved
3 celery stalks, sliced 1/2-inch thick
6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
7 to 8 cups chicken stock or broth
1 pound dried cannellini beans (see Tip)
1 cup wheat berries
8 ounces Parmesan, rind removed and reserved
1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems discarded and leaves chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)

Steps:

  • Using the sauté setting, heat the oil in the pot of a 6- to 8-quart pressure cooker. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Season generously with salt. Add the fennel and cook, stirring often, until the fennel is softened and the onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, garlic, fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the rosemary and the wine. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the stock, using 7 cups if you have a 6-quart pressure cooker or 8 cups if you have an 8-quart pressure cooker. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in the beans, wheat berries and Parmesan rind. Cover and set steam valve to sealed position. Pressure cook on high for 70 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes then release the remaining pressure manually. Taste the beans to make sure they are soft. If they are not as soft as you would like, cover and set steam valve to sealed position. Pressure cook on high for 10 more minutes and then quick-release the pressure.
  • Before serving, remove and discard the rosemary sprigs. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice and reserved fennel fronds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top generously with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1002 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

PRESSURE-COOKER PROVENCAL HAM & BEAN SOUP



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There is nothing quite like the wonderful aroma of this soup. Let your pressure cooker make it easy! -Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups assorted dried beans for soup
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, undrained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped carrot
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) unsalted chicken stock
French bread

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Transfer beans to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add tomatoes; crush with a wooden spoon until chunky. Stir in ham, vegetables, garlic, seasonings and stock. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 887mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SLOW-COOKER WHITE BEAN PARMESAN SOUP



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Parmesan rinds are magic. After a long braise, that hard, waxy scrap infuses the entire soup with its rich, distinctive flavor. Here, they make a wholesome soup taste like an incredible indulgence. So don't ever throw them away. They keep in the freezer indefinitely. The wheat berries here are also a great match for the slow cooker. While they may not be the most glamorous grains, they hold their shape and take a conveniently long time to get tender. You can find them at many grocery or natural-foods stores, as well as online. But you can also substitute farro or spelt (whole grains but not pearled). Just note that they'll cook faster and may end up quite soft after an 8-hour cook time.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 10h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dry cannellini beans, soaked overnight and drained
Kosher salt and black pepper
8 ounces Parmesan, hard rinds cut off and reserved, the rest grated for serving
1 cup wheat berries
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped, fronds roughly chopped and reserved
3 celery stalks, sliced 1/2-inch thick
6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken stock or broth
Leaves from 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 large lemon

Steps:

  • Put the soaked, drained beans in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker, and season them generously with salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan rinds and the wheat berries.
  • Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the fennel. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the fennel is softened and the onion is lightly browned, about 5 more minutes. Add the celery and garlic, and cook, stirring, until just softened, about 1 minute. Add the fennel seeds and red pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, until combined and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the rosemary and the wine and let the wine bubble until the pan is almost dry, about 2 minutes.
  • Scrape the mixture from the skillet into the slow cooker. Add the stock, and season it: Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, if you are using low-sodium broth, or 1 teaspoon salt, if using homemade unsalted stock. (Do not add salt now if you are using fully salted broth.) Stir to combine, and cook on low until the wheat berries are tender and the beans are creamy, about 8 to 10 hours. (Taste the beans to make sure they are creamy; they can vary in their cooking time depending on their age.) The soup can hold well on warm for 1 to 2 additional hours.
  • Before serving, remove and discard the rosemary sprigs. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, and reserved fennel fronds. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve in bowls topped generously with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 715, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1191 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

INSTANT POT® WHITE BEANS



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Instead of buying canned beans, I use my pressure cooker to cook them from dry--no soaking required! If you do decide to soak the beans, check your appliance manual because cooking time will be shorter.

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 1

2 cups dry great Northern beans

Steps:

  • Pour beans into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Cover with a few inches of cool water. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 28 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain beans and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

INSTANT POT® WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH PROSCIUTTO



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Lots of folks are a little intimidated by an Instant Pot®, but it is certainly handy when it comes to dried beans. With 20 minutes of prep time and less than 1 hour of active cooking time, this recipe for white bean and prosciutto soup is delicious and filling. Serve it for dinner with a salad and some nice bread, or for lunch with some crackers and fruit for dessert.

Provided by Bibi

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed
1 pound dried Great Northern beans, sorted and rinsed
1 medium onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 large bay leaves
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
7 ounces sliced prosciutto, diced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, beans, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and olive oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in carrots, celery, and prosciutto. If you prefer more liquid, add additional broth at this point.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in individual soup bowls and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 16.6 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 814.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ROSEMARY & PARMESAN



White Bean Soup with Rosemary & Parmesan image

This hearty soup is a nice change of pace from boring old chicken noodle. Fresh veggies and rosemary lend fantastic flavor the whole family will love. -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 celery rib, sliced
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup uncooked small pasta shells
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the celery, onion, carrot and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the rosemary, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions., Remove soup from the heat; cool slightly. Place a third of the soup mixture in a blender. Cover and process until pureed; return to pan. Drain pasta; stir into soup. Heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans, such as cannellini beans, kidney beans, or black beans.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the soup. Try adding carrots, celery, onions, or spinach.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so make sure it's flavorful. Use a homemade broth or a good-quality store-bought broth.
  • Season to taste: Don't be afraid to add seasonings to taste. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good options.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or basil, add a pop of color and flavor to the soup.

Conclusion:

Pressure cooker white bean parmesan soup is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover beans. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and cheesy topping, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this pressure cooker white bean parmesan soup a try.

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