Instant Pot Lentil Soup

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.

Add 3 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil to the Instant Pot.

Select the sauté button and set it to high.

Peel and dice 1 medium onion, 2 carrots, and 2 ribs of celery.

Add the diced vegetables to the pot and sauté for about 3 minutes.

Add 3 cloves of crushed or minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer.

Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth.

Add 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt, 2 teaspoons of dried thyme, 1.5 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and optionally, 1.5 teaspoons of curry powder.

Add 1.5 cups of rinsed brown or green lentils to the pot and stir everything together.

Top with 5-8 ounces of baby spinach without stirring it in.

Secure the lid and ensure the valve is in the sealing position.

Cancel the sauté function and select the pressure cook/manual button for 15 minutes at high pressure.

After cooking, allow a 5-minute natural release before performing a quick release.

Remove the lid and stir the soup.

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