Instant Pot® Mexican Lentil Soup

This warm and comforting lentil soup is full of veggies and spice and comes together in a flash with the help of your multi-functional pressure cooker.

Step: 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add carrot, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno; saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Hit Cancel.

Step: 2

Add broth, picante sauce, lentils,

Step: 3

, and cumin. Stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step: 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in cilantro and lime juice. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.

Per Serving: 173 calories; protein 11.3g; carbohydrates 26.3g; fat 2.6g; cholesterol 2.5mg; sodium 526.3mg.

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