Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Name: Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, French, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion (small diced); 4 medium carrots; 3 stalks celery; 4 springs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups French green lentils; 4 cloves garlic (minced (about 4 teaspoons)); 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes ((15 ounces)); 1 can crushed tomatoes ((15 ounces)); 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; Chopped fresh parsley (for serving); Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving); Crusty bread (optional for serving)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:45min

Instant Pot Lentil Soup - an easy, healthy recipe for French lentil soup made in the electric pressure cooker. So simple, hearty, and delicious! Gluten free, vegan, and freezer friendly. Recipe works with any color of lentils (red, green, or brown).This recipe as written yields a very thick soup, so feel free to thin it with additional broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:17:42 GMT