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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Hearty, healthy lentil soup packed with vegetables and warm spices. Ready in 30 minutes with no soaking required.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Serves6

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to Saute. Add olive oil, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. Add lentils, broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaves.
  3. Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 15 minutes.
  4. Allow natural release for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
  5. Stir in spinach until wilted. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread.
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