Instant Pot Lentil and Ham Soup

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This ham and lentil soup in the Instant Pot is delicious and hearty. It's great when you don’t have all day — just about one hour ‘til yum. Thank you queendiva1 for a great base recipe!

Submitted by nolteteam
Updated on December 9, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham

  • 1 cup lentils

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 small bay leaf

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add oil and warm for a few minutes. Add onion and celery; sauté for 2 minutes. Add carrots; sauté for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in ham, lentils, basil, oregano, and thyme. Pour in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and water, then stir in bay leaf.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Carefully remove the lid and discard bay leaf. Stir in salt, lemon juice, and pepper.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute Himalayan salt for kosher salt if desired.

56 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

157 Calories
6g Fat
17g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 1104mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 424mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.