Easy Lentil & Sausage Soup (Instant Pot)

I think this recipe needed more lentils, but this is terrific either way. Recipe posted as listed. From www.MyLifeCookbook.com.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  large  piece celery, chopped
• 1  carrot, chopped
• 5  large mushrooms, chopped
• 4  cups beef broth or 4  cups  beef stock
• 1⁄2 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 1  cup lentils, dry green or 1  cup brown lentils
• 1  teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 15  ounces diced tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup spinach, fresh chopped

Directions

1. Press sauce button on the Instant Pot and get nice and hot.
2. Add the oil and then the onion, carrots, and celery and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add the sausage and brown for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the rest of ingredients and stir.
5. Put on the lid and push the lever to the back to pressure cook.
6. Press the manual button for 25 minutes.
7. When time is up, quick release or let the pressure come down naturally.
8. Serve.