Easy Vegan Instant Pot Minestrone Soup | VegNews

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon safflower oil
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped 
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes 
• 4 cups
• vegetable broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, white beans, or kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup small
• pasta
• , such as shells or elbows
• 4 tablespoons
• vegan parmesan
• , plus more for serving
• Chopped fresh basil, for serving