This creamy and hearty Instant Pot vegetable soup is made with carrots, potatoes, celery, and mushrooms, naturally thickened with egg yolks and yogurt. It is gluten-free, gut-friendly, and perfect for light lunches or cozy dinners.
Sauté onion and garlic in oil and a splash of water in Instant Pot (2–3 min).
Add other vegetables and sauté for 8–10 minutes.
Add salt, pepper, and stock.
Set the pressure cooker for 1 minute.
Allow natural cooling down. If open early, wait 15-20 minutes before releasing.
Whisk yogurt and egg yolks.
Temper with hot soup.
Stir the tempered mix into the pot.
Serve hot with fresh herbs.
Enjoy!
Notes
Vegetable Variations: Depending on the season and what you have on hand, you can swap in or add vegetables like parsnip, swedes, courgettes, or leeks.
Thickening Tip: Always temper the yogurt and egg yolk mixture with a bit of warm soup before adding it back into the pot to avoid curdling.
Make It Dairy-Free: Use unsweetened plant-based yogurt (like coconut or almond) and skip the eggs, or blend in 2 tbsp of cooked white beans or soaked cashews for creaminess.
Low FODMAP Option: Omit garlic and onion. Instead, add chopped green leek tops or fresh chives for flavor without the fermentable sugars after cooking.
Storage Tip: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. For freezing, do so before adding the yogurt-egg thickening. Add it fresh when reheating for the best texture.
Pressure Cooking Time: 1 minute may seem short, but the Instant Pot continues to cook during the pressure build-up and natural release; this keeps the nutrients in vegetables.
Add More Protein: Stir in cooked lentils, chickpeas, or shredded chicken after pressure cooking for a heartier version.