Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup Recipe

Place ham shanks and water in pressure cooker over medium heat. Cover and lock; bring to 15 pounds of pressure reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure immediately using method recommended by the manufacturer. Remove cooked ham shanks with a slotted spoon; transfer to a bowl to cool. Separate meat from bone. Transfer ham broth to a separate bowl for later use.

Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; cook and stir onion carrots celery and garlic until tender and reduced about 20 minutes. Add lentils 8 cups ham broth thyme and bay leaf; cover and lock. Bring pressure up to 15 pounds for 6 minutes; immediately release pressure.

Stir tomatoes ham black pepper and vinegar into soup over low heat until heated through.