Italian Lentil Soup Recipe
Italian Lentil Soup makes a hearty and healthy meal. This easy lentil soup is full of Italian herbs and fresh veggies. A delicious Italian lentil soup recipe that comes together quickly thanks to the pressure cooker.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 243kcal
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 large carrots diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/4 cups dried brown lentils picked over and rinsed
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon dried or ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- parmesan cheese for serving, optional
Heat oil in pressure cooker on sauté mode. Sauté the onions for about 5 minutes until soft and transluscent, sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Add in carrots and garlic, sauté for 2 more minutes .
Pour in vegetable broth, lentils, zucchini, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Lock instant pot lid into place, set to HIGH pressure for 15 minutes and bring up to pressure.
Once timer goes off either allow the steam to release naturally or do a quick release (which is manually turning the valve to the venting position).
Once all the pressure has been released, remove lid. Stir in spinach and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to sit for a few minutes for the spinach to wilt. Top bowls with parmesan cheese if using.
- Lentils do not have to be soaked overnight (unless you would like to).
- If soup is too thick, add vegetable broth to thin once it's done cooking.
- The soup should last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4419IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg