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Lentil Soup

Hands on Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3-4 carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • cup lentils
  • 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • balsamic vinegar for serving

Instructions

Instant Pot Version

  • Add the onions, garlic and oil to the Instant Pot. Use the sauté button to cook until the onions are nearly translucent.
  • Add carrots and celery and cook a few more minutes. 
  • Stir in vegetable stock, lentils, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Seal the lid and set the cook time for 15 minutes.
  • When the cook time is done, do a quick pressure release. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Stovetop Version

  • Sauté the onions and garlic in oil until nearly translucent.
  • Add carrots and celery and cook a few more minutes.
  • Add the stock, lentils, tomatoes salt and pepper and to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Serve with a splash of balsamic vinegar.