Instant Pot Lentil Ham Stew 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.

INSTANT POT LENTIL HAM STEW

Steps:

• Set up your instant pot and set to saute. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, ham and carrots and saute for about 5 minutes.
• Add your lentils, chicken or vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, garam masala, salt and pepper to taste, ham broth and stir. Lock your lid on your instant pot. Set your instant pot to high pressure cook for 15 minutes and switch the steam release handle to SEALING.
• It will take some time for the instant pot to come to temperature maybe up to ½ hour depending on how cold your ingredients were. Allow your instant pot lentil ham stew to cook and allow the natural release of pressure. The lentils will still cook some during the natural release method.
• Once the float valve is in the down position and the instant cooker has released its pressure, carefully open the instant pot lid. Stir your Instant pot Lentil Ham Stew and serve with a side of rice if desired. Garnish with cilantro or parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

PRESSURE-COOKER LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir half the onions until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, ginger and garlic, coriander, cumin and cayenne; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Press cancel. Stir in broth, lentils, water, green chiles and remaining onion., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally. Just before serving, stir in cream. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add to lentil mixture., Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with green onions or cilantro.