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Whole lentil soup in bowl with bread
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30-min Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Soup

Make this vegan lentil soup in an Instant Pot for a quick, easy and a satisfying meal. It is packed with proteins & tempting flavors which you will love to make again and again.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: International
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 288kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon oil
  • 3-4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium celery stalks diced
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1 ¼ cup whole lentils
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • ½ smoked paprika (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon better than bouillon (vegetable based)
  • 4 ½ cup water
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  • Heat oil in an Instant Pot on high saute mode.
  • Add chopped garlic, onion, carrot and celery. Cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Then add tomatoes, lentils, bay leaf, smoked paprika, cumin powder, and Better Than Bouillon. Cook the mixture for 2-3 mins.
  • Add water and mix well. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
  • Cover the lid and cook the lentil soup mixture on manual high pressure for 5 mins.
  • Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 mins and then quick release.
  • Add chopped fresh cilantro and lemon juice. Serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

  1. Option to better than bouillon - If you do not have Better Than Bouillon then use vegetable broth or stock instead of water for the vegetarian lentil soup. You can also use chicken stock if you are not vegan or vegetarian.
  2. Whole lentils - any kind of whole lentils will work in this recipe. I love using whole red lentils or pardina lentils for making such soups. You can also use a blend of different lentils if you prefer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal