Instant Pot® White Bean Soup with Prosciutto

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

There's no need to presoak your beans with this delicious Instant Pot® recipe for white bean soup with prosciutto.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.
5 Serve in individual soup bowls and garnish with parsley.