Instant Pot® Lentil and Rice Soup



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
35 mins

Additional Time:
35 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins

Servings:
10

Yield:
10 servings


Ingredients

  • 1cupyellow lentils
  • 1cupuncooked white rice
  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • 2smallcarrots, diced
  • 1stalkcelery, diced
  • ½onion, diced
  • 1 ½teaspoonsground coriander
  • 1 ½teaspoonssalt
  • 1teaspoonground thyme
  • ½teaspoondried rosemary
  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper
  • ¼teaspoonchili powder
  • 8cupswater
  • 1lemon, zested and juiced, divided

  • Directions

    Soak lentils and rice in cold water to cover for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and drain. Set aside.

    Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and saute carrots, celery, and onion until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in coriander, salt, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and chili powder. Stir in drained rice and lentils. Pour in water; add lemon zest. Close and lock the lid.

    Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

    Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

    Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve.



    Cook's Note:

    You can use pigeon peas instead of yellow lentils.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    161

    Calories

    2g

    Fat

    30g

    Carbs

    7g

    Protein

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