Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Total Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe is a delicious, healthy, and affordable soup. It's a healthy and quick meal. Mostly prepared during busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Lentil Soup in the Instant Pot is packed with nutrients and incredibly versatile; it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Learn how to make a lentil soup recipe in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils (rinsed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 can or (14oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: lemon juice, spinach, or parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash and chop all the vegetables. Rinse the lentils thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear.
- Sauté for Flavor: Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add olive oil, followed by onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Pressure Cook: Add lentils, diced tomatoes, spices, and broth. Stir well. Cancel sauté mode, lock the lid, and set to “Pressure Cook” on high for 15 minutes.
- Natural Release and Final Touches: Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
- Add lemon juice or greens like spinach or kale at the end if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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