Lentil Soup (Instant Pot)

Adapted from Detoxinista

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 onions, dieced
• 1 pound carrots, diced
• 5 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound dried lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups water
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 - 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 5 ounces fresh spinach
• salt

METHOD:

• Heat oil on SAUTE setting in Instant Pot
• Add onions and saute for a few minutes
• Add the rest of the ingredients except spinach, lemon juice and salt; stir well to combine
• Secure and seal Instant Pot lid and change setting to MANUAL for 10 minutes
• Natural release for 15 minutes
• Stir in spinach until wilted and salt to taste