Vegan Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe for a Cozy Night In
This Vegan Instant Pot Lentil Soup is perfect for a cozy night in, packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and spices, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Seal the lid and set to manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once done, quick release the pressure, then stir in the spinach.
- Adjust seasoning as desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or bay leaves.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan, Instant Pot, Lentil Soup, Recipe, Cozy