Vegan Lentil Soup Instant Pot or Saucepan

Name: Vegan Lentil Soup Instant Pot or Saucepan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup broth or water; 1/2 onion chopped; 4 cloves of garlic; 1/2 inch ginger; 1 hot green chili; 1/2 tsp ground cumin or ground coriander; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 1/2 to 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 15 oz diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup sliced carrots; 3/4 cup lentils; 2.5 cups veggie broth or water; 3/4 tsp salt; 2 cups spinach or chopped quick cooking greens; cayenne and lemon/lime juice to taste; pepper flakes for garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
174 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
Fusion, Vegan, gluten-free

Vegan Lentil Soup Instant Pot or Saucepan

Danielle Hudson

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1 Pot Vegan Lentil Soup made in Instant Pot or Saucepan. This Easy Lentil Vegetable Soup is warming, comforting and so filling. 30 Minute Freezer friendly, Everyday Ingredients! Gluten-free, Soyfree, Nutfree Recipe

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Ingredients

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1/4 cup broth or water ,or use 1 tsp oil
1/2 onion chopped
4 cloves of garlic ,finely chopped
1/2 inch ginger ,finely chopped
1 hot green chili , finely chopped (optional), use mild or bell pepper for less heat
1/2 tsp ground cumin or ground coriander or both
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 to 1 tsp garam masala or curry powder or ethiopian berbere, or just use more of cumin or coriander
1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
15 oz diced tomatoes , or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup sliced carrots , or other veggies
3/4 cup lentils or a mix of brown/green lentils, green mung beans, black eyed peas (check for debris, wash and soak for 10 mins if needed)
2.5 cups veggie broth or water , 3 cups for saucepan
3/4 tsp salt , less or more depending on if the veggie broth is salted
2 cups spinach or chopped quick cooking greens
cayenne and lemon/lime juice to taste
pepper flakes for garnish

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Instructions

Start the Instant pot pressure cooker on saute. Add broth and let it heat up. Add onion, garlic, ginger, chili and pinch of salt. Cook until translucent 2-3 mins). Deglaze with a tbsp broth if needed in between.
Add the spices and mix in. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 mins. Mash the larger pieces.
Add the lentils, carrots, water/broth and salt and mix really well to pick up any stuck bits.
Close the lid and Pressure Cook for 12 to 15 mins (depending on preference and lentils used).
Let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid, and mix in the greens. Add some cayenne and lime juice. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Mash some of the lentils with a spatula or blend a 1/2 cup of the soup and mix in for thicker soup. You can also add a 1/2 cup non dairy cream or coconut milk for creamy soup.
Stovetop: Follow Step 1,2,3 in a saucepan over medium heat. You will need to cook a few mins longer at each step. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and continue to cook for 15 minutes or until the lentils are cooked to preference. Fold in the greens and cook for another 2 mins. Add lemon juice, adjust salt and pepper.
Store the cooled leftover soup in a covered container in the refrigerator for upto 4 days and freeze for upto a month.

Notes

Variation: Add other veggies like celery, potatoes, cauliflower, sweet potato, butternut.
Add 1/4 cup red lentils with the brown lentils for a creamier soup.
Use spice blends of choice like curry powder, berbere, baharat(from Everyday kitchen book)
Omit the spices(turmeric, cumin, curry powder), and just add herbs such as thyme, oregano and rosemary.
Nutrition is for 1 serve

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Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 12g (24%) Sodium 519mg (22%) Potassium 788mg (23%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 6315IU (126%) Vitamin C 25.1mg (28%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	174kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	12g	24%
Sodium	519mg	22%
Potassium	788mg	17%
Fiber	13g	52%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	6315IU	126%
Vitamin C	25.1mg	28%
Calcium	67mg	7%
Iron	3.6mg	20%