Instant Pot Brown Lentil Soup

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Instant Pot Brown Lentil Soup

Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan
Course Soup
Servings 4
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown lentils rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 carrots cut into small pieces
  • 2 stalks celery cut into small pieces
  • 4 cups no or low sodium vegetable broth or water
  • 2 cups baby spinach packed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme dried optional

Instructions
 

  • Start the instant pot in SAUTE mode and heat oil
  • Add onions and garlic. Mix and saute for 1 minute
  • Add carrots, celery and all spices along with thyme
  • Add the lentils and broth and stir Stir
  • Press Cancel and close the lid with vent in sealing position
  • Set the instant pot to SOUP mode for 20 minutes
  • When the instant pot beeps, release the pressure naturally. Press Cancel
  • Add in spinach, lemon juice and red pepper flakes (optional)

Notes

Carbs 40g, Protein 13g, Fat 8g
Keyword instant pot, lentil