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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

A mixture of veggies, lentils, and ground beef are pressure cooked for a tasty and healthful soup that just takes minutes to prepare!

Ingredients :

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup sliced carrot
  • 1 large russet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup brown lentils or green lentils
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 (28 ounce each) can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
  • grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

Directions :

  • Turn a 6QT Instant Pot onto saute. Cook beef, onion, and garlic until browned and no pink remains. Drain fat if there is more than 1 tablespoon or so. While beef is browning, prepare vegetables.
  • Add beef broth and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add remaining ingredients.
  • Set instant pot to high pressure for 15 minutes. Once the instant pot has cooked for 15 minutes, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese & parsley if desired.