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Instant Pot Italian Vegetable Lentil Soup Recipe

Katie Jasiewicz
Instant Pot Italian Vegetable Lentil Soup is a hearty and filling soup perfect for the cooler months. This soup is easy to make in less than 30 minutes perfect for a quick homemade lunch!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil + additional for garnish
  • 2 Carrot peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 small White Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups Autumn Blend Lentils
  • 2 cubes Chicken Bouillon or Vegetable Bouillon Cubes for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 6 cups Water
  • 2 Fresh Tomato diced (I used the Ugly variety)
  • 2 cups Spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese divided

Instructions
 

  • Place Instant Pot to “sauté” mode. Add olive oil, carrots, celery, onions and garlic.
  • Sauté for 5 minutes until instant pot reaches “hot”. While sautéing chop the bell pepper, tomatoes, and spinach.
  • Add the bell peppers to the Instant Pot and keep the tomatoes and spinach to the side.
  • Add the lentils, chicken or vegetable bouillon cubes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and water to the Instant Pot. Mix well, close lid, and place the valve to “sealing” mode.
  • Turn the Instant Pot off and select “manual” mode. Set the IP for 12 minutes (it will take 10-12 minutes to come to pressure then the countdown begins).
  • Once the soup is done cooking let rest for 5 minutes. Using a kitchen towel and insulated potholder, carefully force the remaining pressure.
  • Carefully, remove the lid, stir and stir in the chopped tomatoes and spinach.
  • Ladle into bowls and drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with grated Pecorino Romano cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSodium: 294mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g
Keyword Easy, Easy Dinners, Easy Lunches, Instant Pot, Italian, Lentils, One Pot Meals, Pressure Cooker, Pressure Cooking, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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