Instant Pot Vegetable Soup Recipe

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.

Pour olive oil into the hot cooker and add carrots celery onion and salt. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and red chile pepper; saute for 2 minutes. Add potatoes tomatoes kale and zucchini. Pour in vegetable broth add bay leaf and stir to combine. 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 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve soup in bowls and top with lemon zest and parsley.