Instant Pot Italian Vegetable Lentil Soup
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Italian Vegetable Lentil Soup
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Instant Pot Italian Vegetable Lentil Soup is a hearty and filling soup perfect for the cooler months. This soup is easy to make in less than 30 minutes perfect for a quick homemade lunch!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + additional for garnish
- 2 carrot peeled and diced
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 1 onion diced, small, white
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1.5 cups lentils autumn blend
- 2 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups water
- 2 tomatoes diced, ugly variety
- 2 cups spinach chopped
- ¼ cup Pecorino Romano cheese divided
Instructions
- Place Instant Pot to “sauté” mode. Add olive oil, carrots, celery, onions and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until instant pot reaches “hot”.
- While sautéing chop the bell pepper, tomatoes, and spinach. Add the bell peppers to the Instant Pot and keep the tomatoes and spinach to the side.
- Add the lentils, chicken bouillon cubes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and water to the Instant Pot. Mix well, close lid, and place the valve to “sealing” mode. Turn the Instant Pot off and select “manual” mode. Set the IP for 12 minutes (it will take 10-12 minutes to come to pressure then the count down begins).
- Once the soup is done cooking let rest for 5 minutes. Using a kitchen towel and insulated pot holder, carefully force the remaining pressure. Carefully, remove the lid, stir and stir in the chopped tomatoes and spinach. Ladle into bowls and drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with grated Peccorino Romano cheese.
Notes
- Saute - You do not have to saute the vegetables, although it adds an additional layer of flavor to the soup.
- Broth - Instead of bouillon cubes you can use boxes of broth.
- Tomatoes - If you don't have fresh tomatoes you can replace for a 16 oz. can of canned diced tomatoes
- Cheese - You can substitute Peccorino Romano for grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1c
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
604mg
(25%)
Potassium
732mg
(16%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5035IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1c | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5035IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
2 reviews
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