Instant Pot Alphabet Vegetable Soup

1 pkg knorr vegetable soup mix

1 box (32 oz.) chicken broth (vegetable broth to make vegetarian)

1 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste

1 c frozen corn

3 medium carrots, peeled & sliced

2 stalk(s) celery, finely diced

1 1/2 c fresh green beans or 1 can additional fresh vegetables of your choice (whatever’s handy that you need to use up, add more broth if needed)

1/2 c alphabet noodles, uncooked

salt & pepper to taste

fresh parsley (optional)

 

Add the chicken or vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegetable soup packet, and all vegetables to Instant pot and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.  Seal lid, make sure valve is set to sealing.  Use quick release valve to release steam. Remove lid. Salt & Pepper Soup to taste. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with Fresh parsley and a T. Parmesan or Asiago cheese