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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Healthy, delicious soup made in your pressure cooker!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 c. onion chopped (~1 small onion)
  • 1 c. carrots sliced (~2 carrots)
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 c. dried brown lentils
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 prigs fresh thyme leaves only
  • 4 c. low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • chopped parsley optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Turn instant pot to “saute” mode and add in cooking oil, onion, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook vegetables for 3-5 minutes or until softened (they do not need to be completely cooked through).
  2. Add in the rest of the ingredients (except for parsley) and stir.
  3. Place lid on instant pot and move pressure valve to the “sealing” position.
  4. Set instant pot to “Beans/Chili” mode and set timer for 25 minutes. It will take a little time for the instant pot to get up to pressure. Once finished, let the instant pot naturally release.
  5. Take off lid and taste lentils. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley, optional. Serve warm.

Notes

  • CAN I USE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF LENTIL BESIDES BROWN LENTIL?
  • I used brown lentils in this recipe because they are easy to find at your typical grocery store.
  • If you decide to use a different type of lentil, you may need to adjust the cook time as each type of lentil will cook differently. You are free to experiment with the type of lentil you would like to use, just make sure to prepare the lentils according to package directions.
  • HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP?
  • Lentil soup will keep well in the refrigerator for up to a week as long as it’s stored in an airtight container.
  • This is also a great soup to freeze and it will keep well for up to six months in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 702mg (29%) Potassium 1134mg (32%) Fiber 22g (88%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 10884IU (218%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 702mg 29%
Potassium 1134mg 24%
Fiber 22g 88%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 10884IU 218%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 6mg 33%

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