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Lentil Soup
Hands on Time
20
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
1
onion
diced
2
cloves
garlic
crushed
3-4
carrots
chopped
2
stalks
celery
chopped
4
cups
vegetable stock
1¼
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.