Instant Pot® Lentil and Rice Soup Recipe

Prep Time::15 mins

Cook Time::35 mins

Additional Time::35 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings::10

Yield::10 servings

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

1 cup yellow lentils

1 cup uncooked white rice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 small carrots, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

½ onion, diced

1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground thyme

½ teaspoon dried rosemary

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon chili powder

8 cups water

1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided

Directions

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.

Cook's Note:

You can use pigeon peas instead of yellow lentils.

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