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Instant pot lentil and ham soup

Instant pot lentil and ham soup

My instant pot lentil and ham soup is really simple, tasty and quick comfort food. A perfect meal to use up leftover ham.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, English
Keyword: Instant pot ham and lentil soup, Instant pot lentil and ham soup, Instant pot lentil recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Leave under pressure: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 338kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Coconut or avocado oil would also work.
  • 1 Medium Onion (roughly chopped) Red or white.
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 3 Medium Carrots (roughly chopped)
  • 3 Sticks Celery (roughly chopped)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 300 g Chopped ham
  • 250 g Lentils
  • 800 ml Chicken stock Vegetable stock would also be fine.
  • 400 g Tomatoes (tinned)
  • Season to taste
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Set the instant pot to saute and add the olive oil. When it's hot add the chopped onion and fry until softened (around 3 minutes).
  • Add the paprika, thyme, basil and bay leaf followed by the carrots and celery.
  • Now add all the remaining ingredients and put the lid on the instant pot.
  • Set on high pressure for 25 minutes. Leave under pressure for a further 15 minutes and then remove the lid. Stir everything together.
  • Serve and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 923mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5526IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg