Step 1

Turn your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add 1 Tablespoon avocado oil. Allow the oil to heat and add the smoked sausage or ham. Brown each side of meat before removing it and setting aside until the soup has finished cooking.

Step 2

In the remaining oil (add more if needed), sauté the onions until soft and then add the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Deglaze the pot by pouring the bone broth over the onions and garlic and adding the dried lentils, carrots, fresh thyme sprigs, salt, pepper and dried bay leaf.

Step 4

Secure and lock the lid on the Instant Pot, set the steam valve to sealing and select high pressure / manual for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Once the cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to naturally depressurize for about 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.

Step 6

Once the pressure has completely released, remove the lid. Carefully taste the lentils (they will be hot!) adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 7

Then add the smoked sausage/ham back to the pot to heat through.

Step 8

Serve and enjoy!