Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup

Cooking Method: Pressure Cooking, Simmering Cuisine: Healthy, International Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 3 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 piece Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
2. Chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
3. Set the pressure cooker to sauté mode and add a little oil.
4. Sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
5. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pressure cooker.
6. Close the lid and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 10 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully do a quick release.
8. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and fresh cilantro.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.