Set the Instant pot to sautee and add the oil. Allow to heat for 2 minutes.
Add the onions, peppers and garlic and sautee for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
Add the chipotle pepper, cumin and paprika and stir to coat the vegetables.
Add the broth, lentils, and pumpkin puree. Stir to combine.
Close the lid of the Instant pot and reset the pot to “soup or stew”. Allow the lentils to cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve with plain Greek yogurt and chopped cilantro (optional).
On a stovetop: Heat the oil in a medium soup pot. Sautee the onions, peppers and garlic until the vegetables are soft.
Add the chipotle pepper, cumin, and paprika and stir to coat the vegetables.
Add the broth, lentils, and pumpkin puree. Stir to combine. Allow the stew to simmer on low for about 30 minutes until the lentils are soft.
