INSTANT POT® LENTIL CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Instant Pot® Lentil Chicken Noodle Soup image

Warm, comforting, chicken noodle soup with a twist. The lentils add texture and the dill add lemon juice add a nice tang.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
10 baby carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 pound cubed, cooked chicken
1 cup lentils
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon thyme
1 cup egg noodles (such as No Yolks®)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute for 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stir, and hit cancel.
Add broth, chicken, lentils, parsley, paprika, dill, and thyme. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Turn the pot off and remove the lid. Stir in noodles and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Ladle into bowls and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1281.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g