INSTANT POT LENTIL SOUP WITH SWEET POTATO

By Peggie

This Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes is not only delicious and satisfying, but also happen to be vegan! 188 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large celery stalk, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup green lentils
• 3/4 lb. sweet potato, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 3 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 1 cup water
• 1 (14 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
• 4 oz. spinach leaves (about 4 cups packed)
• Salt & pepper, to taste*

Preparation

Step 1

Set Instant Pot to Saute setting. Add the olive oil and allow to heat for 30 seconds. Add the onion and celery, and cook, stirring, until softened about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and red pepper flakes.

Add the lentil, sweet potato, vegetable broth, water and diced tomatoes, and stir to combine.
Put the lid on the Instant Pot, close the steam vent and set to HIGH pressure using the manual setting. Decrease the time to 12 minutes. It will take about 15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure.Once the time is expired, wait for 10 minutes, then carefully use the quick release valve (it may sputter a bit) to release the steam.

Stir in the spinach until wilted.

Season to taste.

Serve.