Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup
This cozy Instant Pot red lentil soup is layered with rich, smoky flavors, tender vegetables, and bright lemon—perfect for a quick, hearty meal.
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- ¾ cup carrots diced
- ¾ cup celery diced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups red lentils rinsed
- 1 15oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, tomatoes with juices, and vegetable broth. Stir well.
- Cancel sauté. Lock lid and set valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Stir soup. Optionally pulse with immersion blender for smoother texture.
- Stir in lemon juice and serve hot with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat slowly and stir often.