classic lentil soup with farro and kale in the Instant Pot

Name: classic lentil soup with farro and kale in the Instant Pot
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup farro, rinsed and drained; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; I can rotel; 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups kale, chopped

8 steps

This lentil soup with farro and kale is a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for any time of year. The kale adds a nutritious boost of vitamins and minerals, while the lentils and farro provide a hearty and satisfying base. Plus, cooking everything in the Instant Pot makes meal prep a breeze

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:17:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories366.6 kcal (18%)

Total Fat9 g (13%)

Carbs58.3 g (22%)

Sugars6.9 g (8%)

Protein17.6 g (35%)

Sodium1400.7 mg (70%)

Fiber10.1 g (36%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 cupbrown lentils

½ cupfarro

1 teaspoondried thyme

1 teaspoondried oregano

1bay leaf

rotel

I, can

6 cupsvegetable broth

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2 cupskale

Instructions

Step 1

turn on the Instant Pot and press the "saute" button. Heat the olive oil in the pot and saute the carrots and celery until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.

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Step 2

Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano to the pot, and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the brown lentils, farro, bay leaf, and vegetable broth to the pot, and stir to combine.

Step 4

Close the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure the pressure valve is set to "sealing."

Step 5

Press the "manual" or "pressure cook" button, and set the timer for 18 minutes on high pressure.

Step 6

Once the timer goes off, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.

Step 7

Open the lid of the Instant Pot and stir in the chopped kale. If the farro is not fully cooked, you can close the lid and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes on high pressure.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.