French lentil soup with bacon. classic! cut the bacon into pieces, and start the recipe by browning the bacon in the instant pot first using the sauté setting until crispy. remove to a plate lined with paper towels, and then make the soup as directed. stir in the bacon at the end. instant pot lentil soup with ham. you can stir in diced, cooked ham after the soup has finished cooking.. This classic french recipe is prepared quickly and easily by using the instant pot. there is no need to soak the lentils and the soup cooks on high pressure for only 15 minutes. it also calls for vegetable broth, so it's vegetarian and vegan. be sure to serve this lentil soup with warm, crusty french bread. for added elegance, it pairs well with white or red french wine such as a sancerre or pinot noir.. To the instant pot, add all of the ingredients except for the spinach leaves. give them a quick stir. secure the lid and set the vent to sealing. select the pressure cook/manual setting and set the cooking time for 20 minutes at high pressure..
