Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Pressure cooked with ground beef and vegetables, this is a tasty and hearty soup that just takes minutes to prepare!

Ingredients

  • ▢1 pound ground beef
  • ▢2 cloves garlic minced
  • ▢1 onion diced
  • ▢1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ▢1 cup celery sliced
  • ▢1 cup carrots sliced
  • ▢1 large baking potato peeled and cubed
  • ▢1 cup lentils
  • ▢6 cups beef broth
  • ▢28 oz diced tomatoes with juices
  • ▢1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ▢1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ▢salt and pepper to taste
  • ▢fresh parsley and parmesan cheese for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Turn a 6QT Instant Pot onto saute. Cook beef, onion, and garlic until browned and no pink remains. Drain fat if there is more than 1 tablespoon or so. While beef is browning, prepare vegetables.
  • Add beef broth and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add remaining ingredients.
  • Set instant pot to high pressure for 15 minutes. Once the instant pot has cooked for 15 minutes, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese & parsley if desired.

Notes

Optional:  Add 1 cup of fresh chopped spinach once the soup has finished cooking. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.