Best Instant Pot Lentil And Rice Soup Recipes

INSTANT POT® LENTIL AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• 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.

LENTIL AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Wash and pick over lentils. Cover with water and soak for at least a half hour
• Chop onion and carrots into chunks and cut celery in half lengthwise and then slice
• Add onions, carrots and celery into the pressure cooker/instant pot
• Add drained lentils and rice
• Add garlic, salt, cumin, rosemary sprig, broth, wine and water
• Seal pressure cooker and make sure the venting knob is in the sealed position
• Press the pressure cook button and make sure the mode is normal and the pressure is set to high. Set the timer to 10 minutes. (It will take up to 20 - 25 minutes for the pressure cooker to come to pressure)
• Once the pressure cooker beeps that it is done, either let the cooker release the pressure naturally which can take over a half hour OR do a quck release (see notes on how)
• Serve
• Smile
• Enjoy