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This easy lentil & sausage soup takes no time at all in the Instant Pot. It's a tasty, hearty soup that's more like a meal in a bowl.

Easy Lentil & Sausage Soup (Instant Pot)

This easy lentil & sausage soup takes no time at all in the Instant Pot. It's a tasty, hearty soup that's more like a meal in a bowl.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 189 kcal
Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 1 large piece of celery chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 5 large mushrooms chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth or stock
  • ½ lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 cup lentils, dry green or brown
  • 1 teaspoon garlic crushed
  • 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup spinach, fresh chopped

Instructions

  1. Press saute button on the Instant Pot and get nice and hot.

  2. Pour in the oil and then the onion, carrots and celery and saute for 5 minutes.

  3. Add the sausage and brown for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir.
  5. Put on the lid and push the lever to the back to pressure cook.
  6. Press the manual button for 25 minutes.
  7. When time is up, quick release or let the pressure come down naturally.
  8. Serve.