Instant Pot® Lentil and Rice Soup

Name: Instant Pot® Lentil and Rice Soup
Total time: 85
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow lentils; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 small carrots, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; ½ onion, diced; 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; 8 cups water; 1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided

Recipe by estezz from allrecipes.com

Dinner 1 Hr. 25 Mins.

Ingredients

10 servings

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1 cup yellow lentils
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1 cup uncooked white rice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 small carrots, diced
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1 stalk celery, diced
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½ onion, diced
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1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander

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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground thyme
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½ teaspoon dried rosemary
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon chili powder
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8 cups water
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1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided

Instructions

Soak lentils and rice in cold water to cover for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and drain. Set aside.
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and saute carrots, celery, and onion until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in coriander, salt, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and chili powder. Stir in drained rice and lentils. Pour in water; add lemon zest. Close and lock the lid.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve.