Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup
Description
This Instant Pot navy bean soup made with cooked ham, carrot, celery, tomato, and onion is a savory, cozy, time-saving meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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2 carrot, shredded
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1 onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 (24 ounce) package dried navy beans (such as Hurst's®)
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon ground thyme
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1 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
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Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat olive oil in the pot; add celery, carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off Sauté mode.
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Stir chicken broth, beans, paprika, and thyme into vegetables in the pot. Close and lock the lid; move the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 34 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Select Cancel/Keep Warm when cooking is done. Release pressure for 10 minutes using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Move the valve to Venting and release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes.
4
Unlock and remove the lid; stir ham and tomatoes into bean mixture. Close and lock the lid; move the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.