Red lentil soup

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4.8

84 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    211 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Red lentil soup

Are you looking for a healthy, easy and delicious lentil soup recipe? This ‘dump and start’ tomato and lentil soup takes minutes in your Instant Pot.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 large onion , roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , sliced
  • 1 cup (200g) red lentils, rinsed
  • 15 oz (400g) tin plum tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala or mild curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 3 1/2 cups (840ml) vegetable stock (broth) made using a stock cube or bouillon powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt

To serve

  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • Handful fresh coriander (cilantro) to garnish
  • salt and pepper , season to taste
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Instructions

Instant pot method

  1. Add all the ingredients in the Instant Pot. Cover, set vent to sealing and cook for 8 minutes on high pressure.
  2. Manually release the pressure and blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively transfer to a blender and blitz.
  3. Taste and season if needed. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with a pinch of chilli flakes.

Stovetop method

  1. Add all the ingredients in a medium pot and bring to the boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are soft and falling apart.
  3. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively transfer to a blender and blitz.
  4. Taste and season if needed. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with a pinch of chilli flakes.

Notes

  • For a heartier vegan instant pot soup take a look at this recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 1192mg (50%) Potassium 683mg (20%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 14.4mg (16%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 4.7mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 211kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 1192mg 50%
Potassium 683mg 15%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 14.4mg 16%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 4.7mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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