Instant Pot® Tuscan Stew
Description
Dried beans cooked in an Instant Pot® are added to this Tuscan-inspired stew rich with kielbasa sausage, orzo, herbs, and mirepoix.
Ingredients
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2/3 cup dry navy beans
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2/3 ounce dry kidney beans
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2/3 ounce dry black beans
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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3 carrots, diced
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3 stalks celery, diced
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable stock
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4 cups water
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1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, sliced
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2 tablespoons salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
Directions
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Combine navy, kidney, and black beans in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with 6 cups water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, carrots, and celery until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour and stir until well coated. Pour in stock and water. Add kielbasa, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Release pressure on the beans using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Drain.
4
Bring stew back to a boil. Add the beans and orzo. Boil until orzo is soft and flavors come together, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.