Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Ingredients

For 6 servings, as the recipe is written

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 ribs celery, diced or thinly sliced
• 3 cloves (1 tablespoon) garlic, minced or pressed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (optional, you can also use less)
• 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed in cold water through a fine-mesh strainer
• 5-8 ounces baby spinach or chopped kale (optional)