Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup

Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup

Create a ham broth, pan-fry some fresh vegetables, and cook a lentil and ham soup all in an hour with a pressure cooker.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
306 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place ham shanks and water in pressure cooker over medium heat. Cover and lock; bring to 15 pounds of pressure, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure immediately using method recommended by the manufacturer. Remove cooked ham shanks with a slotted spoon; transfer to a bowl to cool. Separate meat from bone. Transfer ham broth to a separate bowl for later use.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender and reduced, about 20 minutes. Add lentils, 8 cups ham broth, thyme, and bay leaf; cover and lock. Bring pressure up to 15 pounds for 6 minutes; immediately release pressure.
Step 3
Stir tomatoes, ham, black pepper, and vinegar into soup over low heat until heated through.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cups lentils
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar, or more to taste
  • 1.25 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1.5 pounds smoked ham shanks

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