Instant Pot Cabbage and Beef Soup

Step 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saut? function for medium heat.

Step 2
When the display reads "Hot," add olive oil to coat the bottom of the pot. Add beef, oregano, and thyme; cook and stir until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrot, potato, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saut? mode.

Step 3
Stir water, tomatoes with their juices, cabbage, vegetable base, salt, and pepper into the pot. Stir briefly together.

Step 4
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid; stir. Serve while hot.