Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup: Vegan & Gluten-free Instant Pot Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
273 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Indian, International
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup: Vegan & Gluten-free Instant Pot Recipe
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Lentils and sweet potatoes make a creamy,comforting soup with blended savory & sweet flavors. Nutritionallydense sweet potatoes and protein-rich red lentils are simmered together with aromaticsginger, onion, and warming spices to make this delicious and hearty soup.
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Ingredients
Pantry:
- ¼ cup broken cashews Tuta Kaju: ¼ cup
- ½ cup red lentil Lal Masoor da: ½ cup/ 100 grams
Produce:
- 15 g ginger root Adrak: 1 inch knob, finely chopped or grated
- 5 g Serrano pepper Hari Mirch: 1-2 in number, finely chopped
- 150 g onions Pyaz: 1 cup/ 150 grams/ 1 medium size, finely chopped
- 400 g sweet potato Shakarkandi: 2 cups/ 400 grams/ 2 medium size, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoon lime juice Nimbu ka ras: 2 Tablespoons, juice of one lime
- 2 tablespoon cilantro Hara Dhaniya: 2 Tablespoon, handful, finely chopped
Oil and Spices:
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil Vegetable Oil: 2 Tablespoon
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds Jeera: 2 Teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon salt Namak: 1 Teaspoon (adjust as per taste)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder Haldi: ¼ Teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Lal Mirch Powder: 1 Teaspoon (adjust as per spice level)
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder Dhaniya Powder: 1 Tablespoon
- ½ teaspoon black pepper kali Mirch: ½ Teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala adjust as per intensity
- 4 cups water or broth
Garnish (Optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sun flower Seeds Roasted
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 15 g Kale Chips Handful: 15 grams
Instructions
- Wash the lentils for 3-4 extracts of water and put aside until ready to use.
- Start the instant pot on SAUTE normal heat mode and add oil in it. Add cumin seeds, ginger, green chili and cashews to hot oil. Sauté for few seconds.
- Next, add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- After that add cubed sweet potato and stir well.
- Add rinsed and drained lentils as well.
- Add salt, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper and coriander powder. Mix them.
- Add 4 cups water or broth and give it a good stir.
- Close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK mode for two minutes with NPR (natural pressure release)
- When float valves pop down, open the lid, and blend.
- If it is too thick after blending, add some water to adjust the consistency and bring it again to boil using sauté normal heat mode.
- Add some black pepper, garam masala and lemon juice.
- Finally, top it with handful of chopped cilantros.
- Red lentil sweet potato soup is ready to be served.
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Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle it with some EVOO, cayenne pepper and toasted seeds.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
620mg
(18%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
11923IU
(238%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 620mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 11923IU | 238% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
39 reviews
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