5 from 48 votes
Instant Pot Peanut Curry Lentil Soup (No Coconut Milk)
Instant Pot Peanut Curry Lentil Soup features green lentils cooked with aromatic vegetables and spices, enriched with peanut butter for creaminess without coconut milk. The soup boasts a mildly spicy, nutty flavor and a thick, comforting texture, perfect for warming meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
305 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 large Sweet Bell Pepper orange, yellow or red, chopped
- 3 celery chopped
- 2 medium carrot peeled and sliced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 thumb-size piece ginger root zested or finely minced, about 1 Tbsp
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder mild
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ cups green lentils dry
- 5 cups water
- 1 (14 oz) can fire-roasted tomato crushed or diced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ⅓ cup peanut butter natural, salted
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon tamari optional
For serving (optional):
- lime wedges
Instructions
- In the insert of a 6-Quart or larger Instant Pot, combine all ingredients except the broth, peanut butter, peas, salt, and tamari. Stir well.
- Secure the lid, and set to sealing. Cook on normal/manual high pressure for 10 minutes. It will take approx. 15 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, then the countdown timer will begin.
- While the soup is cooking, heat the 1 cup of broth on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot. Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth and fully incorporated. Set aside.
- When the Instant Pot beeps and the 10 minutes is up, carefully quick release the pressure (this will take 2 to 3 minutes). Remove the lid. Add the green peas and salt, and stir. Add the peanut butter-broth mixture, and stir again.
- Taste and season with tamari or more salt, if desired. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve with lime.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days for easy reheating.
- This soup freezes well for longer storage, convenient for meal prep.
- Refer to the recipe FAQs for additional tips on adjustments and substitutions.
Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Sodium
882mg
(37%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Sodium | 882mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.