Instant Pot Golden Lentil Soup with Spinach Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Golden Lentil Soup with Spinach Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Indian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced) (about 1 cup); 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced) (about 1 cup); 1 medium stalk celery (diced) (about 1/2 cup); 4 medium cloves garlic (minced) (about 2 tablespoons); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (+ more to taste*); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (+ more to taste); 1 cup dry brown lentils (rinsed well in cold water); 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (one 32-ounce box); 8 ounces baby spinach (about 6 cups)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

Thick, hearty, and oh-so full of flavor, this golden Instant Pot Lentil Soup with turmeric and spinach is my *very* favorite Instant Pot recipe. Add a thick slice of crusty bread and your winter weeknight dinner is made!

Updated at: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:16:51 GMT