How to Cook Lentils in Instant Pot Soup

A Pressure Cooker

If you are new to cooking lentils, the pressure cooker is the perfect way to cook lentils. Dump in dry lentils, and let the pressure cooker handle the rest.

Ingredients

– Oil – Purple Onion – Carrots – Celery – Tarragon – Salt & Pepper – Paprika – Red Lentils – Green Lentils – Garlic – Tomatoes

Prep the chicken

Start by adding the olive oil to the Instant Pot. Set the Instant Pot to “Saute.” When the oil becomes hot add the diced onion, celery and carrots.

Prep the chicken

Stir often as the onion mixture cooks.Cook for about 8 minutes or until the onion becomes soft and begins to turn brown.

Prep the chicken

Next, toss in the tarragon, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Prep the chicken

Continue on “Saute” for 2 minutes then add the lentils and garlic. Stir to coat the lentils with the seasonings already in the pot. Cook for 30 seconds.

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