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Instant Pot Chicken and Lentil Soup

Hearty and nourishing, this Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Chicken comes together in just 30 minutes with a handful of ingredients. Quick, easy, and leftovers store well in both the fridge and freezer!

Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried lentils
  • 12 oz 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, all fat trimmed
  • 7 cups water
  • 2 tbsp chicken Better Than Bouillon
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 scallions (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium ripe tomato (diced)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sazón (I used my homemade blend or paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients into the instant pot, stir and cover. Use "Soup" button and cook 30 minutes. When done and the pressure releases, shred the chicken and stir. Makes about 11 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/3 cup Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 23.5g (47%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 503.5mg (21%) Fiber 6.5g (26%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/3 cup
Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 23.5g 47%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 503.5mg 21%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.