Best 3 Pressure Cooker Greek Style Lentil Soup Recipes

Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with our Pressure Cooker Greek-Style Lentil Soup, a symphony of wholesome ingredients and tantalizing spices. This hearty and nutritious soup is brimming with lentils, tender vegetables, and a symphony of aromatic herbs, all enveloped in a rich, flavorful broth.

In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey, unveiling the secrets to crafting this delectable soup in the convenience of your pressure cooker. Alongside the main recipe, we'll also present enticing variations to suit diverse dietary preferences and flavor palates. From a vegan-friendly rendition to a protein-packed version featuring ground turkey, these variations cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary choices.

Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly day or a nourishing lunch option, our Pressure Cooker Greek-Style Lentil Soup is sure to satisfy. Its vibrant flavors, ease of preparation, and versatility make it a culinary gem that will become a staple in your kitchen. So, let's dive in and explore the culinary delights that await!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK-STYLE LENTIL SOUP

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This healthy, warming soup is a satisfying vegetarian recipe, but you can use chicken broth or add cooked meat if you like. -Mary E. Smith, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Chopped red onion, chopped parsley and lemon wedges

Steps:

Place the water, broth, lentils, carrots, onion, celery and 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until lentils are tender., Stir in the spinach, tomato sauce, olives, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Cook, covered, on low about 1 hour longer, until spinach is wilted. If desired, serve with red onion, parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL SOUP

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This is a delicious, easy, and, most importantly, FAST way to make a hearty, nutritious, stick-to-ribs soup. As with most bean soups, a good broth is they key to flavor, so use your own homemade, or a good quality brand that is sold a carton, not canned! I like Pacific Foods mushroom broth for a good, meaty flavor. If you like spinach and appreciate an extra kick of iron, pick up a bag of prewashed baby spinach, or else buy regular spinach and clean and stem it while the soup cooks.

Provided by Podkayne

Categories Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry lentils, rinsed and picked
2 bay leaves
5 ounces fresh spinach (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

In your pressure cooker, sweat the onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent.
Add the carrots and celery and saute for a minute or two.
Add the ground cumin and stir well.
Add the vegetable broth, lentils, and bay leaves, close the pressure cooker, and bring up to pressure.
Cook for 20 minutes.
Open the pressure cooker via the quick release method (see your cooker's owner's manual!) or let the pressure come down on its own.
Remove the bay leaves.
If desired, stir in the spinach, and stir until it wilts. (Additional heat is not necessary.).
Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

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An electric pressure cooker makes quick work of this Italian-style lentil soup, which tastes like it has simmered away on the stovetop for hours. (If time is on your side, get the slow cooker version of this recipe here.) You could use any brown or black lentils, but beluga lentils are ideal because they get creamy on the inside while retaining their shape. (Other lentils may fall apart, but the soup will be no less delicious.) Determine your leafy green selection by what the market has to offer, keeping in mind that heartier types will retain more bite. Finish the soup with a hit of red-wine vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh basil for bright, fresh flavor.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

Olive oil
1 large red or yellow onion, chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage (pork, chicken or turkey), casing removed
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Generous pinch of red-pepper flakes
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 (14-ounce) can whole or chopped tomatoes
8 cups chicken stock
2 cups dried lentils, preferably black beluga
1 bay leaf
5 ounces delicate leafy greens, such as baby spinach or baby kale, or 8 ounces hearty greens, such as chard or collards (stemmed and chopped), fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Chopped fresh basil, for serving
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

Cover the bottom of a 5- to 8-quart pressure cooker with a thin layer of olive oil. Add the onion and season lightly with salt. Using the sauté setting, cook until the onion is softened and translucent, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
Add the sausage. Cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces with a spatula or a wooden spoon, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the fresh garlic, onion and garlic powders, thyme, oregano, red-pepper flakes and several generous grinds of pepper. Stir to combine and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and their juices (if using whole tomatoes, crush them into pieces with your hands as you add them), followed by the chicken stock, lentils and bay leaf. Season generously with pepper and stir to combine. Cover and set steam valve to sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.
Open the lid. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Using the sauté setting, stir in the greens and cook until wilted and tender, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the type of green. Stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with basil and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 594, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1438 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

For a thicker soup, use less broth or water. For a thinner soup, use more. You can adjust the consistency to your liking.
If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can make this soup in a regular pot. Just simmer it for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
You can add other vegetables to this soup, such as carrots, celery, potatoes, or spinach. Just add them to the pot along with the lentils.
Serve this soup with a side of bread or crackers. It's also great topped with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of feta cheese.

Conclusion:

This Greek-style lentil soup is a healthy and flavorful meal that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try.