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Italian Sausage Lentil Soup in the Instant Pot

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Pressure Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Beans & Rice, Italian
Keyword: Budget-friendly, Dairy-free, Dinner, Gluten-free, Kid-Approved
Servings: 8
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Holly

Tools Used

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Italian sausage browned
  • 1 cup onion diced (1 medium-sized onion equals about 1 cup diced)
  • 1 cup celery diced (2-3 stalks equal about 1 cup diced celery)
  • 1 cup carrots diced (2-3 whole carrots equal about 1 cup diced)
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced (1 medium bell pepper equals about 1 cup diced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic minced (1 clove garlic equals about 1 teaspoon minced)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel
  • 1 lb. lentils sorted and rinsed (“sorting” means looking through the dried lentils and picking out any rocks or sticks that may have come from the field)
  • 14 ounces Diced tomatoes
  • 8 cups unsalted or low sodium chicken stock
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Turn on Instant Pot to [Sauté] mode to begin heating everything while you throw all the ingredients in the pot.
  • Cook on [Pressure Cook] or [Manual] or [Soup] setting/High pressure/15 min/10 min NR.

Detailed Newbie Instant Pot Instructions:

  • Close lid of Instant Pot. Check valve and make sure it is on [Sealing].
  • Turn off Instant Pot if it’s still on [Sauté] mode.
  • Turn Instant Pot ON to [Soup] program.
  • Adjust the time to 15 minutes at high pressure by pressing [+] or [-] on the front of your Instant Pot.
  • Allow Pot to Natural release for at least 10 minutes.
  • Stir well and taste. Add any needed salt and pepper to taste. A splash of Tabasco really hits the spot!

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 1142mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3393IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 6mg
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