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Instant Pot Veggie Lentil Soup

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Soup Middle Eastern
Instant Pot Veggie Lentil Soup
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups green lentils
  • 1 small yellow squash, diced
  • 1 cube vegetable bouillon
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup chopped kale, or to taste
Instructions
1
Turn on your pressure cooker and switch it to its Sauté mode. Heat some olive oil in the pot for 3 minutes, then add sliced onions, chopped carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, taking around 4 to 5 minutes.
2
Add a blend of warming spices - cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, white pepper, fennel seeds, and chili powder - to the pot. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3
Next, stir in a concentrated paste made from dried tomatoes. Then, pour in your chosen broth and water to create the base of the soup.
4
Add cooked lentils and diced squash to the pot, followed by a cube of bouillon for added flavor. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits.
5
Switch the cooker back into its normal mode by canceling the Sauté function.
6
Close and secure the lid tightly, then set the pressure cooker to high according to its manufacturer's instructions. Set a timer for 8 minutes, allowing the pressure to build up.
7
After 10 to 15 minutes, release the pressure using the natural-release method as per the manufacturer's instructions. Open the valve to let out any remaining steam, taking about 5 minutes.
8
Unlock and remove the lid from the pressure cooker.
9
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the soup, then toss in some chopped kale leaves on top. Replace the lid and let the kale steam for about 5 minutes.
10
Finally, remove the lid again to adjust any seasonings you desire before serving.