Ham Lentil And Vegetable Soup Pressure Cooker Version Recipes

INSTANT POT HAM AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Hit SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the olive oil, onions, carrots and celery, sprinkle with sea salt, and cook until slightly soft
• Hit CANCEl, and stir in chicken broth and lentils
• Add the ham bone, chopped ham, water, garlic powder, pepper and smoked paprika
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 20 minutes
• Pot will take several minutes to pressurize, then begin counting down and cook for 20 minutes. When pot beeps, allow a 10 minute natural release, then turn knob to venting to quick release remaining pressure
• When pin drops, carefully open lid, remove ham bone, stir, taste to see if more salt is needed, and serve

INSTANT POT® LENTIL AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and warm for a few minutes. Add onion and celery; saute for 2 minutes. Add carrots; saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in ham, lentils, basil, oregano, and thyme. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and water. Stir in bay leaf.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove lid carefully. Discard bay leaf. Stir salt, lemon juice, and pepper into the soup.

HAM, LENTIL AND VEGETABLE SOUP (PRESSURE COOKER VERSION)

Steps:

• Place the ham bone in your pressure cooker and pour in the 8 cups of water
• Add the onion, garlic and peppercorns and bring to a boil. Seal and cook for 20 minutes when pressure has been reached
• Strain the liquid into a bowl and reserve. You'll probably have about 7 cups. Add water so that you have 8 cups total.
• Clear out your pressure cooker, bring it back up to medium heat and add the olive oil
• Cook the onions for about 10 minutes until translucent
• Add the ham, garlic, carrots, red peppers and green beans. Mix in well to cover all with the oil.
• Add the lentils, pour in the stock and pressure cook for another 20 minutes

PRESSURE-COOKER GREEK-STYLE LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Place water, broth, lentils, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and oregano in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , Stir in spinach, tomato sauce, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. If desired, serve with red onion, parsley and lemon wedges. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

LENTIL HAM SOUP

Steps:

• Stir chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, lentils, garlic, and red wine vinegar together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir ham, mustard, salt, and pepper into the soup; continue cooking until the lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.

JANA'S PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL HAM SOUP

Steps:

• Place ham shanks and water in pressure cooker over medium heat. Cover and lock; bring to 15 pounds of pressure, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure immediately using method recommended by the manufacturer. Remove cooked ham shanks with a slotted spoon; transfer to a bowl to cool. Separate meat from bone. Transfer ham broth to a separate bowl for later use.
• Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender and reduced, about 20 minutes. Add lentils, 8 cups ham broth, thyme, and bay leaf; cover and lock. Bring pressure up to 15 pounds for 6 minutes; immediately release pressure.
• Stir tomatoes, ham, black pepper, and vinegar into soup over low heat until heated through.

SLOW COOKER LENTIL AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker combine the lentils, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and ham. Season with basil, thyme, oregano, the bay leaf and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth, water and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

LENTIL SOUP IN 10 MINUTES (PRESSURE COOKER)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat.
• Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots and sauté for another minute. Add the bay leaves, thyme, savory as desired, water or broth, lentils, and potato. Stir well.
• Lock the lid in place on the cooker and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat until you achieve high pressure. Reduce the heat to maintain pressure for 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the pressure come down naturally. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you. Remove the bay leaves and thyme stems, and add salt and pepper to taste. Top with grated Parmesan as desired.

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP WITH HAM

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except stewed tomatoes, salt and pepper in slow cooker; cover and cook on high 4-6 hours.
• Add tomatoes during last 45 minutes.
• Discard ham hock; season to taste with salt and pepper.

PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In your pressure cooker, sweat the onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent.
• Add the carrots and celery and saute for a minute or two.
• Add the ground cumin and stir well.
• Add the vegetable broth, lentils, and bay leaves, close the pressure cooker, and bring up to pressure.
• Cook for 20 minutes.
• Open the pressure cooker via the quick release method (see your cooker's owner's manual!) or let the pressure come down on its own.
• Remove the bay leaves.
• If desired, stir in the spinach, and stir until it wilts. (Additional heat is not necessary.).
• Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.