Instant Pot® Mexican Lentil Soup

This warm and comforting Mexican lentil soup full of veggies and spices comes together in a flash with the help of your Instant Pot® or multi-functional pressure cooker.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 173 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
• 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 ¼ cups dry lentils
• 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add carrot, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno; saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Hit Cancel.

Step 2

Add broth, picante sauce, lentils, taco seasoning, and cumin. Stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in cilantro and lime juice. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.