Instant Pot® Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Instant Pot® Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe
Cuisine: Western

Features:

Cuisine:

Western

Directions

Ingredients :

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 ½ cups red lentils

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

4 cups vegetable broth

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon kosher salt

¾ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Methods :

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.