This Instant Pot Vegan Red Lentil Soup is healthy and easy thanks to the electric pressure cooker! This recipe is based on my Mother-in-Law's Turkish Red Lentil Soup recipe! Make this Easy Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup for a healthy vegan dinner tonight!
Prep Time11 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
time to come to pressure7 minutesmins
Total Time21 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Soups/Stews
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinners, Meal Prep, Quick Recipes, Red Lentil Soup, Vegan Instant Pot Recipe, Weeknight Dinners
4cupsvegetable brothor chicken broth if not vegetarian
2cupswater
1cupred lentilsrinsed
1bay leaf
2tablespoonfresh lemon juice
Garnishes:
parsley
lemon wedges
yogurt
Instructions
Set instant pot to sauté setting. Add olive oil, onions, carrots, celery and salt. Saute for 8-1010 minutes, until soft.
Add cumin, chili powder and tomato paste, stir until combined, 1-2 minutes.
Add broth, water, lentils and bay leaves. Stir until fully mixed. Lock lid in place and set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow to naturally release. Stir in lemon juice.
OPTIONAL: Once pressure is released, use an immersion blender to carefully blend until smooth. Remember soup is HOT, so keep a safe distance in case some splashes up. Always keep the head of the immersion blender fully immersed in the liquid to avoid splatter.
Serve with yogurt, lemon wedges and parsley, if desired.