Name: Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 pound of Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled; 1 onion, peeled and diced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon of tomato paste; 2 (14.5 ounces) canned diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon of minced garlic; 1 teaspoon of dried thyme; 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary; 1 bay leaf; 5 cups of chicken broth; 2 cups of dried lentils

Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Soup is a great soup, Very hearty, and very delicious, and made within minutes with the Instant Pot’s help.

If you love a great soup made in minutes, you will totally love this soup. Infused with Italian sausages and lentils, it’s great comfort food, especially as the snow falls and you are looking for something to really warm you up.

If you are looking for something to serve this with, I always reach for my Air Fryer Corn Muffins or Air Fryer Cornbread. Both are very easy to cook up, and they make a great side.

If you are looking for even more soup recipes, head over to ForktoSpoon.com, and look at all of the soup recipes, some of my favorites are Instant Pot Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar and, of course, a very classic Instant Pot Tomato Soup.

Ingredients Needed To Make Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Soup

Olive Oil
Italian Sausage
Onion
Carrots
Celery
Tomato Paste
Diced Tomatoes
Minced Garlic
Spices: Bay Leaf, Rosemary, Thyme
Lentils
Chicken Broth

How To Make Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Soup

Start by pressing the saute’ button on the Instant Pot. After a minute, add the olive oil and sausage.

Brown, the sausage, then add the onions, carrots, celery, and cook for about 4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Then mix in the garlic, tomato paste, and seasonings. Then mix in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and lentils mix well.

When everything is well combined, add your lid to the Instant Pot. Make sure that the vent is sealed. Set the manual high pressure for 10 minutes. When the timer beeps, after 10 minutes of natural release, do a quick release.

When the pressure has been completely released, the lid can easily come off, open, and mix well.

Some Common Questions Asked About Making Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Soup

CAN YOU MAKE THIS HEALTHY LENTIL SOUP RECIPE ON THE STOVETOP?

Absolutely, this is the same recipe that my mother used while I was growing up. To make it on the stovetop, add all of the ingredients and simmer for about 20 minutes.

HOW DO YOU STORE LEFTOVER LENTIL SOUP?

If you have any leftover soup, let the soup cool to room temperature and then place it in an airtight container. Place the airtight container into the refrigerator. The soup will last about 2 to 3 days.

If you want to freeze Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Soup, prepare the soup as directed in the recipe below.

Let the soup cool to room temperature and place in a freezer container. Seal and place into the freezer; it should last about 1 to 2 months.

To reheat the soup from frozen, simply place the frozen soup into the refrigerator, and let it thaw. Transfer the thawed soup to a saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes.

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Yield: 4 Servings

Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Soup is a great soup, Very hearty, and very delicious, and made within minutes with the Instant Pot's help.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 pound of Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
1 onion, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
2 (14.5 ounces) canned diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
5 cups of chicken broth
2 cups of dried lentils

Instructions

Start by pressing the saute' button on the Instant Pot.
After a minute, add the olive oil and sausage.
Brown the sausage, add the onions, carrots, celery, and cook for about 4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Then mix in the garlic, tomato paste, and seasonings.
Then mix in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and lentils mix well.
When everything is well combined, add your lid to the Instant Pot. Make sure that the vent is sealed.
Set the manual high pressure for 10 minutes. When the timer beeps, after 10 minutes of natural release, do a quick release.
When the pressure has been completely released, the lid can easily come off, open, and mix well.
Ladle and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 619Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 2087mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 11gSugar: 9gProtein: 34g

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