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Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
Make a quick and flavorful lentil and ham soup by first making a savory ham broth and pan-frying fresh vegetables, all with the help of a pressure cooker in just 1 hour.
Ingredients:
  • 1.5 pounds smoked ham shanks
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 cups lentils
  • 1.25 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar, or more to taste
Instructions:
  • In a pressure cooker over medium heat, combine ham shanks and water. Secure the lid, bring to high pressure, then simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Quick release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the ham shanks to a bowl to cool. Remove the meat from the bones and store the flavorful broth for later use.
  • Start by heating fragrant olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until soft and slightly reduced, which should take around 20 minutes. Add lentils, 8 cups of ham broth, thyme, and a bay leaf. Cover, lock the pressure cooker, then bring the pressure up to 15 pounds for just 6 minutes. Quickly release the pressure when it's done cooking.
  • Combine tomatoes, ham, black pepper, and vinegar into the soup, gently simmer over low heat until warmed.

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