INSTANT POT LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP

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A simple yet hearty lentil soup that's far from boring-tasting. Green lentils, thyme, cumin, carrots, celery + a good simmer in the Instant Pot = winter weeknight heaven.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion (diced)
2 medium carrots (diced) (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery (chopped) (about 3/4 cup)
4 medium cloves garlic (minced) (about 1 tablespoon)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt (plus more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup green lentils (rinsed*)
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Chopped parsley and extra-virgin olive oil for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Set Instant Pot to saute. Add olive oil. When warm, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for one more minute. Add the vegetable broth, lentils, tomato paste, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  • Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure the release valve is in the "sealing" position. Press the "Manual" button (or "Pressure Cook" button on newer models) and set the timer for 30 minutes.
  • The Instant Pot will warm up for a few minutes and then begin cooking. After the time is up, quick-release by flipping the valve to "venting," being careful to avoid any steam burns.
  • When the venting is complete, remove the lid of the Instant Pot.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the vinegar. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve topped with minced parsley and a drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil if desired. An extra turn of freshly ground pepper doesn't hurt either!

Ayoub Ait hadouch
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I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.


ALEXIS GERALDINO
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a very healthy and nutritious meal.


Hannan Jan
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very filling.


BIPLOB GAMER
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a very affordable meal.


Aaron Ritch
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I made this soup for lunch today and it was perfect. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Hakeem Faris
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lentils and vegetables.


Thamil Vavaiya
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making it again.


syed Oyes
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.


Saheb Khan
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This soup is so good! I've made it twice now and it's always a winner. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Mobin Ahmad
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup is very easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Michael Folorunso
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and the lentils give it a great texture. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.