INSTANT POT® VEGAN LENTIL SOUP

Instant Pot® Vegan Lentil Soup image

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.

Provided by Fioa

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 17.5 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 848 mg, Sugar 8.1 g