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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

​​​​​​​This Instant Pot Lentil Soup tastes like it's been cooking all day but only takes minutes to prepare.  It's loaded with protein and greens and perfect for those cold winter nights.  {gluten free}

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 192 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked green lentils
  • 4 ½ cups chicken stock (gluten free if necessary)
  • 1 ½ cups lacinato kale, sliced thin

Instructions

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  1. Turn instant pot to saute and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery. Saute for 5-8 minutes or until onions start to soften.  Add all spices and turn the instant pot off.
  2. Rinse lentils in a fine mesh sieve under running cold water.
  3. Add chicken stock and lentils and stir.  Turn Instant Pot to manual and set timer for 12 minutes.  When the time is up do a quick release.  Using a dish towel turn the release valve to venting a little bit at a time.
  4. Once it's done venting and releases stir and add kale.  Adjust the thickness to your liking by adding more stock if it's too thick.  Serve with fresh parmesan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 663mg (28%) Potassium 588mg (17%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1870IU (37%) Vitamin C 6.1mg (7%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192

% Daily Value*

Calories 192kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 663mg 28%
Potassium 588mg 13%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1870IU 37%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

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