Instant Pot® Lentil and Ham Soup

Instant Pot® Lentil and Ham Soup

A delicious and hearty soup when you don’t have all day. Just about one hour til yum!
Thank you queendiva1 for a great base recipe!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
10 cups
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup carrots, 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
  • 1 cup lentils
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and warm for a few minutes. Add onion and celery; saute for 2 minutes. Add carrots; saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in ham, lentils, basil, oregano, and thyme. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and water. Stir in bay leaf.

Step 2
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove lid carefully. Discard bay leaf. Stir salt, lemon juice, and pepper into the soup.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute Himalayan salt for kosher salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

157
Calories
6g
Fat
17g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 7%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Cholesterol14mg 5%
Sodium1104mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber7g 25%
Total Sugars3g
Protein10g
Vitamin C12mg 61%
Calcium33mg 3%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium424mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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