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Easy One Pot Lentil Soup (Instant Pot Recipe)

Easy Hearty One Pot Lentil Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Brown lentils Rinsed and drained
  • 14 oz Diced tomatoes Canned, undrained
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth Low sodium preferred
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach Loosely packed

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode and heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes with their juices, and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine, then press cancel to turn off the SAUTE mode.
  • Secure the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to the sealing position, and cook on Manual High Pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Allow the Instant Pot to do a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to venting to quickly release any remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid and stir in the fresh spinach. Let the soup sit for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is completely wilted. Serve hot.