A Pinch of Healthy · by Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Name: Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 8, 8 large servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil ((optional - only if sautéing, and you can use cooking spray instead if you prefer)); 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 2 stalks celery (diced); 1 1/2 cups carrots (diced); 2 bay leaves; 6 cloves garlic (finely minced); 7 1/2 cups vegetable stock ((I used 7.5 cups water + 1 2/3 Tablespoons Better than Bullion vegetable base)); 14.5 ounces tomatoes ((1 can, undrained)); 2 cups green lentils ((dried, or brown lentils work too! Rinse them off first.)); 13 ounces red potatoes ((2 medium red potatoes, diced into 1 inch pieces. Yukon golds or russets also work well.)); 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 Tablespoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried, or 1.5 teaspoon fresh); 1 teaspoon thyme (dried, or 1 Tablespoon fresh); Salt and pepper (to taste*); juice of 1 lemon ((optional)); 2 cups spinach ((roughly chopped, optional))

NUTRITION · PER SERVING48M COOK

CAL 10%·PRO 23%

CARBS 38G76% OF CAL

14G FIBER18G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 1G3% OF CAL

0G SAT0G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A hearty lentil soup loaded with vegetables, aromatic spices, and plant-based protein, made quickly in an Instant Pot. Nourishing, warming, and made from pantry staples for weeknight meals.

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Ingredients

serves 8

1/2 tablespoon avocado oil ((optional - only if sautéing, and you can use cooking spray instead if you prefer))
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
1 1/2 cups carrots (diced)
2 bay leaves
6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
7 1/2 cups vegetable stock ((I used 7.5 cups water + 1 2/3 Tablespoons Better than Bullion vegetable base))
14.5 ounces tomatoes ((1 can, undrained))
2 cups green lentils ((dried, or brown lentils work too! Rinse them off first.))
13 ounces red potatoes ((2 medium red potatoes, diced into 1 inch pieces. Yukon golds or russets also work well.))
1 teaspoon paprika
1 Tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried, or 1.5 teaspoon fresh)
1 teaspoon thyme (dried, or 1 Tablespoon fresh)
Salt and pepper (to taste*)
juice of 1 lemon ((optional))
2 cups spinach ((roughly chopped, optional))

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 48M

CAL 10%·PRO 23%

CARBS 38G76% OF CAL

14G FIBER18G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 1G3% OF CAL

0G SAT0G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 15m
Cook: 13m
Sodium: 212mg
Total sugar: 6g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 876mg
Calcium: 68mg
Iron: 5mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 15M
SODIUM: 212MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

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Ingredients

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