Lentil Kale Instant Pot Soup

This is a super easy Instant Pot recipe, and is quick to prep and cook. It's delicious choice if you are vegetarian or vegan. Also, enjoyable with a side of chicken if you're an omnivore! 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup Lentils

• 1 bunch Kale (we like Dinosaur Kale)

• 1 can Kidney Beans

• ​3 stalks of celery

• 1 sweet potato

• 1 medium or large onion

• 3 cloves garlic

• 2 cups broth of choice (vegetable for vegan)

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 tsp Brags 24 spice mix

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp turmeric

• ​2 Tbsp olive oil

Directions: 

1. Dice onion, celery, garlic, and sweet potato.

2. Turn on Instant Pot to "Saute" mode. Add olive oil diced onion and celery. saute for a few minutes. 

3. Add garlic, sweet potato, and lentils, stir and saute for a few more minutes.

4. Add seasoning: brags mix, salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric and stir.

5. Add liquid: broth and diced tomatoes and stir together. 

6. Put on lid, make sure the lever is turned to "Sealing".

7. Switch to "Pressure Cook" mode and change cook time to 16 minutes. 

8. When the timer goes off, it's done cooking. Quick release by turning the lever to "Venting", SAFETY FIRST, MAKE SURE TO: cover the lever the a towel so you don't get burnt from the steam. 

9. Open lid and mix in chopped kale and the can of rinsed kidneys beans.

10. Let it sit for a 5-10 minutes to allow kale to wilt. 

11. Serve and enjoy!