Instant Pot Lentil Soup

written by Instant Pot Cooking | August 27, 2026

Ingredients:

8 cups chicken stock
1/2 yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 large carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
29 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes

Directions:

Add all ingredients into the Instant Pot.

Cover and seal. Set release valve to sealing.

Set Instant Pot on MANUAL and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.

When it is done cooking. Allow the steam to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then carefully turn to Quick Release to allow any remaining steam to escape.

Stir to combine, add salt if necessary. Enjoy!