CASUAL LIVING • 11.12.2019

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

Simple, healthy, and delicious, this best-ever lentil vegetable soup can be made on the stovetop, in the pressure cooker or with a slow cooker. Yummy!

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

INSTANT POT

Soup Season

Carter and I love soups. Soups are packed full of nutrient-dense ingredients and are the perfect cozy meal during these holiday months. This lentil soup is one of our all-time favorites. It is so easy and with all the cooking options there is really no reason not to make it. Making this Lentil Vegetable Soup in the Instant Pot only takes an hour start to finish and using homemade bone broth takes the flavor to a whole new level. THIS is the Instant Pot I have. I love mine and use it probably 3-5 times a week!

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

Homemade Bone Broth for The Win

I always try to make my soup with homemade bone broth. When I make bone broth I usually freeze it and use it when I am ready to make a batch of soup. I’ll write up a Bone Broth recipe soon and add it here. Until that day happens I recommend using Boxwood Avenues recipe HERE or use chicken broth!

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

Small Kitchen, No Outlets

We keep our Instant Pot over here next to the breakfast nook, because one of our two outlets is over here. I like having it out because I do use it often.

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

One thing I love about the Instant Pot is it doesn’t matter if your items are frozen or not. I add frozen homemade bone broth and then fill the rest up with water.

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}
LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

If you aren’t convinced yet, Instant Pots are a must-have kitchen item. It is so easy to throw everything in one pot, turn it on and walk away! If you are using an Instant Pot, remember it takes extra time to pressurize, about 20 minutes.

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}
LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

Easy Leftovers

This Lentil Vegetable Soup also is great for leftovers. I think it actually tastes even better the next day! It also freezes well, last in the freezer about a 2 months.

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}
LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP {INSTANT POT, STOVETOP, SLOW COOKER}

Madison Bess
Simple, healthy, and delicious, this best-ever lentil vegetable soup can be made on the stovetop, in the pressure cooker or with a slow cooker. Yummy!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 4 medium chopped carrots
  • 4 medium chopped celery
  • 16 oz green lentils rinsed and drained
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • to taste ground pepper
  • 10 cups bone broth or chicken broth
  • 3 cups chopped spinach
  • 2 cloves grated garlic
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method

  • Place all ingredients EXCEPT spinach, garlic, and parmesan cheese in Instant Pot.
  • Cook in Instant Pot on high pressure for 18 minutes.
  • Release pressure immediately.
  • Add grated garlic, chopped spinach and serve with parmesan cheese.

Stove Top Method

  • Place all ingredients EXCEPT spinach, garlic, and parmesan cheese in large soup pot.
  • Bring ingredients to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add grated garlic, chopped spinach and serve with parmesan cheese.

Slow Cooker Method

  • Place all ingredients EXCEPT spinach, garlic, and parmesan cheese in Slow Cooker.
  • Cook in the slow cooker on low for 3-4 hours or high 1-2 hours.
  • Add grated garlic, chopped spinach and serve with parmesan cheese.

Notes

I like to soak my lentils the night before. I soak them in water for about 8 hours with a TBS of either apple cider vinegar or whey to help get rid of the anitnutirents. 
Keyword Lentil, soup, vegetable

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