Set the function of your pressure cooker to SAUTE.
Drizzle some olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and stir continuously until it becomes soft and translucent.
Add in the carrots, celery, thyme springs, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper.
Sauté for about 2 minutes or until carrots and celery are barely soft.
Add the lentils and garlic to the pot and stir. Let it cook for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
Cover and seal the pressure cooker, and then set to cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, allow the cooker to naturally release pressure according to your model’s instructions. This might take about 10 to 15 additional minutes.
Carefully open the lid and stir the soup, removing the stems of thyme.
If the soup is too thick, thin it out by gradually adding water or additional stock until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
Serve hot with a sprinkle of parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Ingredients
Directions
Set the function of your pressure cooker to SAUTE.
Drizzle some olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and stir continuously until it becomes soft and translucent.
Add in the carrots, celery, thyme springs, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper.
Sauté for about 2 minutes or until carrots and celery are barely soft.
Add the lentils and garlic to the pot and stir. Let it cook for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
Cover and seal the pressure cooker, and then set to cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, allow the cooker to naturally release pressure according to your model’s instructions. This might take about 10 to 15 additional minutes.
Carefully open the lid and stir the soup, removing the stems of thyme.
If the soup is too thick, thin it out by gradually adding water or additional stock until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
Serve hot with a sprinkle of parsley and Parmesan if desired.