Instant Pot Lentil Soup

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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

This Instant Pot lentil soup is quick enough to prepare when you get home from work for an easy weeknight dinner. This vegetarian soup recipe is full of aromatic vegetables, brown lentils and fresh spinach. A splash of balsamic vinegar brightens the flavor, and a garnish of radish and parsley gives this comforting soup a fresh finish.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 c chopped yellow onion
  • 1 c chopped carrots
  • 1 c chopped turnip
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 6 c low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 c brown lentils, rinsed
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 5 c fresh baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 radishes, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/4 c packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves