Instant Pot Freekeh Vegetable Soup

Name: Instant Pot Freekeh Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons salted butter, divided; 1 cup freekeh; 5 medium carrots, chopped; 5 stalks celery, chopped; 0.5 medium onion, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups 1% milk

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I took my favorite wild rice soup and substituted freekeh in its place. Feel free to add chopped cooked chicken for an even heartier soup.

Recipe by thedailygourmet

Published on October 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

7 tablespoons salted butter, divided
1 cup freekeh
5 medium carrots, chopped
5 stalks celery, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups 1% milk

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add 1 tablespoon butter and allow to melt. Add freekeh, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, and garlic; saute for 3 minutes. Pour in broth.
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 using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season soup with salt, poultry seasoning, and thyme. Stir to combine.
Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and stir in flour to create a paste. Whisk in milk until sauce is smooth and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour into the soup and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350	Calories
16g	Fat
43g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Sodium 1350mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 6mg	30%
Calcium 119mg	9%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 497mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.