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
- 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 134.49 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.14 g Moderate
- Carbs 17.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.79 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.87 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 19.93 mg Moderate
- Sodium 946.57 mg High
- Fiber 1.72 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.24 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.99 g Low Source
- Calcium 118.08 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source
- Potassium 292.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 17.4 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 15.06 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 134.49 kcal.
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 134.49 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.
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