Preheat an Instant Pot on the Saute setting until it says HOT. Add in olive oil and swirl it around with a spoon to coat. Add in the diced white onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add a pinch of salt and stir well.
Step 2
Then add in the carrots, which have been sliced into thin rounds as well as the sliced celery. Season with ¼ tsp kosher salt and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the salt.
Step 3
Add in the vegetable broth and diced red bell pepper, cut green beans, peas, sliced celery, one bay leaf, the dried herbs, and another ¼ tsp kosher salt. Set the Instant Pot on high pressure and the timer for one minute. Once the time has elapsed, release the pressure. Serve the soup immediately.