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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes

    Corn and Zucchini Soup in the Instant Pot

    Modified: Jul 16, 2022 · Published: Oct 3, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    If you are looking for Weight Watchers recipes, this Corn and Zucchini Soup in the Instant Pot is 3 points per serving on the Freestyle program.

    With fall coming and chilly weather ahead, it is the perfect time to make some soup. The Instant Pot is my new secret weapon for making soup. Why? It takes just minutes to make a hearty, warm meal that is good for you and delicious.

    This corn and zucchini Instant Pot soup is colorful and filling. It would work great on any diet plan, and it's full of good stuff!

     It takes just minutes to make a hearty, warm meal that good for you and delicious. This Corn and Zucchini Instant Pot Soup is colorful and so filling.

    Before you make any meal in the Instant Pot, make sure you have my Must Have Instant Pot Accessories. For more Instant Pot soup recipes, check out our Instant Pot Taco Soup and our German Potato Soup in the Instant Pot.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this zucchini and corn soup
    • Ingredients
    • How to make this zucchini and corn recipe
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related posts

    Why you'll love this zucchini and corn soup

    • Full of good for you veggies and tender potatoes so great on a variety of diet plans
    • Filling and low calorie!
    • Set a timer - 25 minutes from start to finish! For another quick pressure cooker soup try this Instant Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe.

    Ingredients

    • zucchini
    • red onion
    • red skinned potatoes
    • corn kernels
    • paprika
    • peas
    • turmeric
    • cayenne pepper
    • carrots
    • garlic
    • kosher salt
    • vegetable broth
    • pepper
    • parsley

    How to make this zucchini and corn recipe

    Corn and Zucchini Instant Pot Soup

    To make this corn and zucchini soup in the pressure cooker, chop up your zucchini, carrots, onion and potatoes.

    chopped vegetables

    Then place the zucchini, carrots, red onion, and potatoes into the Instant Pot. Add the corn and peas.

    Next, add in cayenne pepper, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir all of the ingredients together in the Instant Pot.

    Add the vegetable broth to the Instant Pot and top with water up to the fill line. Stir the ingredients once again in the liquid. If you only have chicken broth on hand you can use that as well.

    Now it's time to pressure cook the soup. Close the lid and lock. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes. Once it's done cooking, the activate the quick release valve.

    Chop up some parsley for garnish.

    chopped parsley

    Serve this soup topped with parsley for garnish and flavor.

    Corn and Zucchini Instant Pot Soup

    At 120 calories per serving, this soup will fill you up without breaking your calorie bank. If you have a few more calories to spare, you can add some crusty bread and grated Parmesan cheese on top.

    If you are looking for a more of a zucchini corn chowder that is cream based, I love this recipe from The Toasty Kitchen.

    Corn and Zucchini Instant Pot Soup in bowl

    📖 Recipe

    Corn and Zucchini Soup in the Instant Pot

    Vicky
    It takes just minutes to make a hearty, warm meal that good for you and delicious. This Corn and Zucchini Instant Pot Soup is colorful and so filling.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 119 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 zucchini; chopped
    • 1 red onion; diced
    • 3 red skinned potatoes; peeled and diced
    • 1 can of corn
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • ¾ can of peas
    • 1 tablespoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 3 carrots; diced
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 32 oz container vegetable broth
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 tablespoons parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Place zucchini, carrots, red onion, and potatoes into the instant pot. Top with corn and peas.
    • Add in cayenne pepper, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir.
    • Pour in the vegetable broth and top with water to fill line. Stir.
    • Set instant pot to high pressure for 10 minutes. Once it's done cooking then do a quick release.
    • Serve topped with chopped parsley.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gSodium: 1038mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6310IUVitamin C: 20.9mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1.9mg
    Keyword corn and zucchini soup in the instant pot, instant pot, pressure cooker
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors. 

    Frequently asked questions

    What else can I add to this zucchini corn soup?

    This would be great sprinkled with chopped up crispy bacon. If you are looking for add more veggies, diced tomatoes, chopped celery and green onions would be great additions.

    How do you store this soup with zucchini?

    You can store this in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    What can I serve with zucchini soup?

    My favorite thing to serve with soup is some crusty bread or garlic bread.

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    1. Annissa says

      October 03, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      This hearty soup is perfect for any chilly days! Great recipe!

      Reply
    2. Cindy Gordon says

      October 03, 2018 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      I love my instant pot! This recipe is perfect for the end of summer produce. So yummy

      Reply
    3. Lauren Vavala - DeliciousLittleBites says

      October 03, 2018 at 9:42 am

      I love that this soup can be made in the Instant Pot! So perfect for this time of year!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        October 04, 2018 at 8:48 am

        The Instant pot makes life so easy!

        Reply
    4. rebecca says

      October 03, 2018 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      this looks delicious! and I love that it's in the instant pot. I can definitely make this. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        October 04, 2018 at 8:48 am

        It is great for a chilly night and so easy to make!

        Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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