Hearty and fulfilling Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Soup

This Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Soup is a nutritious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with protein-rich lentils, vegetables, and spices, this soup is quick and easy to make using your Instant Pot.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried green lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
2. Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add a little oil.
3. Sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
4. Add the spices and cook for another minute.
5. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes.
6. Close the Instant Pot and set to manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
7. Once done, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then release manually.
8. Stir in the spinach and let it wilt in the hot soup.
9. Season with salt to taste.
10. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

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