Pressure Cooker Lentil-Chicken Noodle Soup
Pressure Cooker Lentil-Chicken Noodle Soup blends hearty lentils with tender chicken, soft egg noodles, and classic aromatics for a rich, well-rounded bowl. Bright notes of dill and lemon lift the comforting broth, while paprika and thyme add gentle warmth. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or to soothe chilly evenings when you want something filling yet balanced.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Lentil-Chicken Noodle Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 23
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute setting. Melt the butter, then add the onion, carrots, and celery. Saute for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stir, and press Cancel.
- 2
Add the broth, chicken, lentils, parsley, paprika, dill, and thyme. Close and lock the lid. Select High Pressure per the manufacturer's directions and set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Turn the pot off and remove the lid. Stir in the noodles and lemon juice. Let stand for 15 minutes or until the noodles are cooked. Ladle into bowls and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 353.15 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 28.98 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 37.0 g 13%
- Total Fat 10.01 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.33 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 127.28 mg High 42%
- Sodium 1213.07 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 5.89 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 3.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.66 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.12 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 548.96 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 32.45 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 7.71 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Lentil Chicken Noodle Soup is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 353.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Lentil-Chicken Noodle Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Lentil-Chicken Noodle Soup?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 353.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Lentil-Chicken Noodle Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Lentil-Chicken Noodle Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Lentil-Chicken Noodle Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 353.15 calories and 28.98 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1213.07 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.33 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, 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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