Description
This Instant Pot Smoked Sausage and Lentil Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with protein-rich lentils, vegetables, and smoky sausage, this soup is easy to make in your Instant Pot for a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoked Sausage:
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Lentils:
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Other:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Smoked Sausage: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil. Cook the sliced smoked sausage until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the sausage to the pot, add lentils, tomatoes, broth, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pressure Cook: Close the lid and cook on manual high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in chopped kale or spinach after cooking.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
