What Makes This Red Lentil Soup So Good?
Fast. Have the ultimate filling dinner in less than 30 minutes.Easy. Made simple in your Instant Pot.Vegetarian. The perfect solution for your next Meatless Monday.Versatile. Add a variety of spices to change the flavor profile. I like to use anything from garam masla to Thai red curry.Delicious. The perfect Indian comfort food.
What Are Red Split Lentils?
As you may or may not know, there are a lot of different kinds of lentils. They all taste and cook quite differently, so it’s important to know the difference. I have a great printable you can get for free that talks about that HERE. Red lentils are the lentils that cook the fastest. They don’t need to be soaked before cooking, and so are the most popular for soups and recipes. For more info on how to cook beans and lentils in your pressure cooker, check out my guide on How to Cook Beans in the Instant Pot!
Is Red Lentil Soup Good For You?
Lentils are high in fiber and several other vitamins and minerals. This is a vegan soup recipe, and lentils provide an excellent protein replacement for meat. Not only is this Red Lentil Soup recipe good for you, but it’s also delicious and so easy to make.
Do You Need To Soak Red Lentils?
No. Unlike other pulses, lentils do not require soaking. Simply rinse and cook.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Olive oilOnionCarrots- Chopped into 1/2" cubes Celery- Coarsely chopped into bite sized piecesGarlicCanned Fire Roasted Tomatoes- Vegetable broth- Is the body of this lentil soup recipe.Split Red Lentils- These will need to be thoroughly rinsed before you cook them.Ground CuminDried ThymeKosher SaltGround Black PepperBaby spinach- Coarsely chopped so you get a little bit of spinach in every bite.Red Wine VinegarHeavy Cream- this can be omitted for a Vegan option
How To Make Red Lentil Soup In The Instant Pot
How To Make It On The Stovetop
How Long Does It Last?
This Instant Pot lentil soup will last 3-5 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator after it is made. The longer it is stored, the softer the lentils and carrots become. Luckily, the intensity of the flavor of the broth is absorbed into the lentils the longer it sits. So while the texture may be slightly different after a few days, the depth of flavor only increases.
Want More Delicious Lentil Recipes?
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I can’t wait for you to try this thick and hearty Red Lentil Soup recipe! It’s such an easy lentil soup recipe, and will be a family favorite! If you love it as much as I do, please share this recipe with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can try it too. Originally Published November 15, 2017
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