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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
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 243kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

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