Instant Pot Lentil Soup
This Instant Pot Lentil Soup is hearty, delicious, and packed with nutrients, making it the perfect cozy meal for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Brown lentils Rinsed, no need to presoak
- 1 medium Yellow onion Diced
- 2 medium Carrots Peeled and diced
- 2 ribs Celery Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 14.5 oz Canned diced tomatoes Do not drain
- 2 pieces Dried bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 5 cups Vegetable stock
- 2 cups Baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the lentils and dicing the vegetables.
- Step 2: Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in the Instant Pot until softened.
- Step 3: Add the lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, and spices to the pot and stir.
- Step 4: Pour in the vegetable stock and stir again.
- Step 5: Secure the lid and pressure cook for 15 minutes.
- Step 6: Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then vent remaining pressure.
- Step 7: Stir in the spinach, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.
Notes
For a creamier soup, blend a portion before adding spinach. Feel free to customize with other vegetables or proteins.