How to Make Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and hearty soup recipe that's perfect for those chilly days, then you're in the right place. Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup is a comforting and satisfying dish that's packed with flavor and nutrients. Made with tender lentils, savory ham, and a mix of aromatic spices, this soup is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it can be made in a pressure cooker, which means it's not only incr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds smoked ham shanks
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 cups lentils
  • 1 ¼ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 658mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 690mg