Lentil Soup - Slow Cooker Recipe - Instant Pot Recipes

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Soak 1 pound of lentils in cold water for about two hours.

Mince 1/4 onion and set aside.

Slice 2 celery stalks into bite-sized pieces.

Peel and cut 2 carrots into bite-sized pieces.

Slice and mince 2 garlic cloves.

Cut 1 pound of applewood smoked ham into half-inch thick slices, then cube them.

In the Instant Pot, add 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth and 2 cups of water.

Add all the prepared ingredients into the Instant Pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste.

Seal the Instant Pot and set it to the slow cooker feature on high for 4 hours.

After 4 hours, turn off the Instant Pot and open the lid to check the seasoning.

Smash some of the lentils to achieve desired consistency, doing this one cup at a time.

Mix everything together and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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