Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 oz (300 g) brown lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups (1 L) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 14½ oz (445 ml) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In an electric instant pot, combine all ingredients.

Stir well.

Cose the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 20 minutes.

Using the Natural Release method, bring pressure to normal.

Carefully unlock and open the lid. Stir the soup well before serving.

Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.