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Oil-Free Lentil Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of this savory and nutritious easy, oil-free lentil soup
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instantpot, lentil soup
Servings: 6 people
Author: Kristi

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot optional

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dried green lentils
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled & finely diced or onion of choice
  • 4 carrots, peeled & sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 2 cups frozen chopped spinach or 4 cups fresh, chopped & packed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes fire roasted is delicious
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Better Than Bouillon is my favorite
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the instant pot. Stir to combine. Turn instant pot to "seal" setting, and cook under high pressure for 15 minutes. Quick release or natural release.
  • Top with sour cream, crackers, and green onions. Serve with your favorite whole wheat bread.

Notes

See blog post for crockpot and stovetop directions.