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Instant Pot Spicy Mexican Lentil Soup

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Instant Pot Spicy Mexican Lentil Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups dry lentils
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
1
Preheat the pressure cooker by turning it on and selecting the Saute function. Allow a minute for the unit to heat up, then add olive oil and let it sit for another minute. Next, introduce the carrot, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno into the pot; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and continue to sauté for a mere 30 seconds before hitting the Cancel button.
2
Now, pour in the broth, picante sauce, lentils, taco seasoning, and cumin. Mix everything together thoroughly to avoid any lumps or uneven distribution of ingredients. Close the lid securely and make sure it is locked in place. Refer to your pressure cooker's instructions for the recommended high-pressure setting and set a timer accordingly, in this case, 6 minutes.
3
After the cooking time has elapsed, allow the pressure to release naturally according to your manufacturer's guidelines. This process should take around 10 minutes, so be patient and let the pressure do its job.
4
Once the pressure has been released, carefully remove the lid and stir in some chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Finally, ladle the delicious mixture into bowls and serve it immediately.