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    Instant Pot Bacon Lentil Soup

    Published: Oct 20, 2019 · Modified: May 16, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

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    Instant Pot Bacon Lentil Soup

    This Instant pot bacon lentil soup is not only tasty but is also loaded with healthy vegetables. The soup is seasoned with simple herbs which I think go perfectly with the lentil taste.

    Instant Pot Bacon Lentil Soup

    Looking for more Instant pot Soup recipes? This pressure-cooker bacon lentil soup is the perfect comforting soup for chilly days. This soup is very filling and inexpensive to make! It is also a low-calorie and high-in-fiber soup!

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love this Instant Pot Bacon Lentil Soup recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Bacon Lentil Soup in an Instant Pot
    • Recipe Tips
    • Storage
    • How to Reheat the Leftovers
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    Why You'll Love this Instant Pot Bacon Lentil Soup recipe

    • Flavorful. This Instant Pot Bacon Lentil soup is made with fresh vegetables and herbs. The broth has a perfect touch of sweetness from onions, carrots, and leeks!
    • Dairy-Free Soup. The soup is made without any dairy products.
    • A Low-Calorie Soup. Lentils are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, while low in fat and calories. For that reason, lentils will fill you up without adding extra calories to your meals!
    • Tomato-Free Soup. This soup is made without tomato-based products. The broth is made with a simple clear broth, not a tomato base as most that you'll find. That was one of my main objectives for this recipe as two members of my family don't deal well with acidic recipes and are always searching for other options
    • Easy to make. Lentils do not require soaking like other pulses. It requires 10 minutes of cooking time at high pressure!
    • Affordable. Lentils are versatile and very inexpensive! Lentils are a staple ingredient in so many recipes from soups to salads!
    • Healthy. Lentils are an edible legume and highly nutritious food. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
    • High in Protein. Lentils are also a good source of protein. A ½ cup serving of cooked lentils provides about 12 grams of protein.
    Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup

    Ingredients

    Here's the list of ingredients you'll need to make Instant Pot Bacon Lentil Soup

    • Lentil. Lentil comes in many varieties. For this recipe, I highly recommend using green lentils. Green lentils are a popular ingredient for salad and soup because they hold their shape very well after cooking.
    • Bacon, Onion, Garlic, and Leek. I used all of these ingredients to give the soup a rich umami flavor and a subtle sweetness.
    • Carrots, Celery, and Green Beans. I added these vegetables to add flavor, texture, and color to the soup.
    • Broth. You can use chicken or vegetable broth.
    • Thyme. It's the only herb I used to add flavor and aroma to the soup.
    Instant Pot Bacon Lentil Soup

    How to Make Bacon Lentil Soup in an Instant Pot

    Step 1. Prepare the Lentils

    • Remove the debris from the lentil and rinse well.

    Step 2. Render the Bacon Fat

    • Select the "Saute" setting.
    • Add bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp for 5 minutes.

    Step 3. Cook the Aromatic Vegetables

    • Add leek, onion, and garlic, and cook until soft and translucent for about 5-6 minutes.

    Step 4. Cook the Lentils at High Pressure

    • Add broth, and lentils, and stir to combine. Add green beans, carrots, and thyme. Place the lid, choose "soup" and set it to "10 minutes".
    • Once the cooking is done, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.

    Step 5. Taste It!

    • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. Remove the thyme leaves before serving.

    Recipe Tips

    • Canned Lentils. Dried lentils are cheaper than canned ones. However, if you can only find canned lentils in your pantry or market, feel free to use them. Just open the can, rinse for a few minutes, and add them to the instant pot. You may need to reduce the cooking time to 3 minutes on high pressure and reduce the amount of broth (liquid) to 4 cups! Don't worry, if the broth is too little, you can always add extra broth after cooking the soup at high pressure.
    • Make it Vegan! To make this soup more vegan-friendly, feel free to skip the bacon. As an alternative, you can use a small amount of oil instead of bacon.
    Instant Pot Lentil Soup

    Storage

    Discard any leftover soup that has been left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature or 1 hour when the temperature is above 90°F. You can learn more here.

    • Let the soup cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
    • Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container.
    • Properly stored, the leftover can last 3-4 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

    How to Reheat the Leftovers

    • Place the bacon lentil soup in a saucepan and reheat over medium-low heat until hot.
    • Stir frequently and add a small amount of liquid if necessary.
    • Alternatively, put the lentil soup in a microwave-safe bowl and reheat at 30-second intervals until hot.

    I hope you'll enjoy this recipe and share it with friends! If you try it and don’t mind, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating. Be sure to subscribe to receive weekly recipes and follow me on Pinterest.

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    Instant Pot Bacon Lentil Soup
    5 from 19 votes

    Instant Pot Bacon Lentil Soup

    Rika
    A simple Instant Pot Lentil soup recipe. It’s absolutely delicious, healthy, nutritious and easy to make. The perfect comforting soup for chilly days. This soup is very filling and inexpensive to make! It is also a low calorie and high in fiber soup!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Natural Release 10 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 194 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup dried green lentils, (rinse and remove any dust, debris or stones)
    • 3 bacon slices, (chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • ½ cup chopped leek
    • ½ cup chopped carrots
    • ½ cup chopped celery
    • ½ cup chopped green beans
    • 5 cups broth
    • 3 springs fresh thyme
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Select the "Saute" setting. Add bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp for 5 minutes.
    • Add leek, onion, and garlic, cook until soft and translucent for about 5-6 minutes.
    • Add broth, lentils, and stir to combine. Add green beans, celery, carrots, and thyme. Place the lid, choose "soup" and set to "10 minutes".
    • Once the cooking is done, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. Remove the thyme before serving. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 875mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2441IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Instant Pot Lentil Soup, Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup, Lentil Soup
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    1. Irina

      June 16, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for a lentil soup recipe like yours for a long time. Each time I found and made, it was too thick on my taste and look. Your recipe is amazing: I made it was our lunch today, and it was a hit!

      Reply
    2. Jennifer B Quisenberry

      June 16, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a helpful recipe. You're right - cooking green lentils does take a while, and this recipe will certainly help me save some time in the kitchen. Yum!

      Reply
    3. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      June 16, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      Such a hearty and tasty-looking soup. I'm always looking for new lentil recipes to try out. Definitely going to try this one!

      Reply
    4. Christie Gagnon

      June 16, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      I literally have 4 bags of lentils in my pantry and look forward to giving your recipe a try!

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        June 21, 2020 at 2:16 pm

        It sounds like a great plan!

        Reply
    5. Tawnie Kroll

      June 16, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      These directions were very easy to follow and this soup was soo so good! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        June 21, 2020 at 2:16 pm

        I am so glad that you enjoyed this lentil soup recipe!

        Reply
    6. Diana

      June 17, 2020 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious and healthy-looking soup. I will have to make this recipe for dinner this week. I love new recipes to try out in the Instant Pot.

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        June 17, 2020 at 9:48 pm

        It sounds like a great plan, Diana!

        Reply
    7. Lee Roach

      August 24, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      This soups has everything going for it. It was easy to prepared, hearty and delicious. I inadvertently used only 1/2 cup of lentils (that’s what I get for not printing the recipe.) and it was still delicious. Next time it will use the full cup. I will definitely make this soup again and again.

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      • Rika

        August 24, 2021 at 11:24 pm

        Hi Lee,

        Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! I am glad to hear that you'll be making this soup again and again.

        Best,

        Rika

        Reply

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