Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup
Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup is hearty and satisfying, with tender lentils, smoky bits of ham, and a cozy mix of onions, carrots, and celery seasoned with herbs. Pressure cooking concentrates the savory flavors you’d expect from an all-day simmer into a weeknight-friendly bowl. Serve it hot for a comforting dinner on chilly evenings or when you want a protein-rich, nourishing soup.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting.
- 2
Add oil and let it warm for a few minutes.
- 3
Add onion and celery; sauté for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add carrots; sauté for 4 minutes.
- 5
Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- 6
Stir in ham, lentils, basil, oregano, and thyme.
- 7
Pour in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and water, then stir in bay leaf.
- 8
Close and lock the lid.
- 9
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 8 minutes.
- 10
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 11
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
- 12
Carefully remove the lid and discard the bay leaf.
- 13
Stir in salt, lemon juice, and pepper.
- Calories 156.15 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 11.7 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 17.99 g 7%
- Total Fat 4.03 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.24 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.58 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 915.24 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.24 g --
- Added Sugars 1.02 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 58.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 344.33 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 30.65 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 9.73 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 156.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Ham. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup healthy?
- Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 156.15 calories and 11.7 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 915.24 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.24 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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