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Ham and Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Ham and Lentil Soup

Whip up a cozy bowl of Instant Pot Ham and Lentil Soup using dried lentils, crunchy celery, sweet carrots, aromatic onions, and a blend of spices. It's an effortless, nourishing meal ideal for those chilly evenings.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pressurize Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
  • 1 celery rib chopped
  • 1/2 cup (80 g) onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup (192 g) dried lentils
  • 4 cups (946 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (0.1 g) fresh rosemary chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) fresh oregano chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the butter. Once hot, saute the carrots, celery, and onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic. Turn off saute mode.
  • Add the lentils, broth, ham bone, seasonings, and bay leaf.
  • Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Set the pressure release valve to the sealing position (if necessary for your model).
  • Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes (it will take 10 minutes to come up to pressure). Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release (about 30 minutes).
  • Open the lid and use tongs to transfer the ham bone to a cutting board. Remove any meat from the bone.
  • Return the meat to the pot.
  • If you want a thicker soup, mash a few of the lentils in the soup. Give the soup a good stir and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to toss in any other veggies you have on hand. Potatoes or bell peppers would make great additions.
  • If you don't have fresh herbs, dried ones will do just fine—just use half the amount.
  • Allowing the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally is crucial for perfectly tender lentils.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 754mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2213IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Ham, Lentils
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