Instant Pot® Vegan Lentil Soup
This vegan lentil soup is a one-pot meal so easy and simple to make in your Instant Pot®! Enjoy this delicious comfort food packed with flavor and nutrients.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1yellow onion, chopped
- 2carrots, chopped
- 2stalks celery, chopped
- 1½ cups red lentils
- 1(28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4cups vegetable broth
- 4cloves garlic, minced
- 1teaspoon dried thyme
- 1teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½teaspoon black pepper
- 1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Step 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Combine lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, garlic, thyme, salt, paprika, and black pepper in the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.Step 2
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with parsley.