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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

This Instant Pot Lentil Soup is hearty, healthy, and easy to make. Plus, it makes a great one-pot meal for a cold winter night.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Pressure Release15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot, lentils, soup
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 184kcal
Author: An Easy Budget Recipes Original!
Cost: $8.78

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Wooden mixing spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 3 stalks of celery diced
  • 2 cups green lentils
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions

COOK VEGGIES:

  • Add oil to the instant pot, and select saute mode.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until the onion is translucent. Cancel saute mode.

COOK SOUP:

  • Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Close the lid, and make sure the valve is in sealing mode. Select manual and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes.
  • Move the valve to vent, open the lid carefully, and stir the soup.

SERVE:

  • Serve hot in a bowl and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • If you want a creamier soup, you can always add milk or cream when reheating it.
  • Be sure not to boil the soup once the dairy has been added.
  • If you want a thinner soup, add more chicken broth when reheating it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2272IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg