Instant Pot Chicken and Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Chicken and Lentil Soup

Hearty and nourishing, this Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Chicken comes together in just 30 minutes with a handful of ingredients. Quick, easy, and leftovers store well in both the fridge and freezer!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried lentils
  • 12 oz 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, all fat trimmed
  • 7 cups water
  • 2 tbsp chicken Better than Bouillon
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 scallions (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium ripe tomato (diced)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sazon (I used my homemade blend or paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place all the ingredients into the instant pot, stir and cover. Use "Soup" button and cook 30 minutes. When done and the pressure releases, shred the chicken and stir. Makes about 11 cups.