This Instant Pot Green Lentil Soup is a hearty, yet full-of-flavor lentil soup made with green lentils, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, spinach and indian spices. Delicious!
I have included Lentil soup with coconut milk version too below.If you are looking for more lentil (dal) recipes check Dal tadka ,Spinach Dal / Palak Dal ,Panchmel dal ,Whole green moong dal from my blog.
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GREEN LENTILS
Green lentils are naturally Vegan and Gluten-free and rich in antioxidants, iron, and magnesium. One half cup of dried green lentils provides 24g protein, 10g fiber, 80mg calcium, and 4mg iron, according to the USDA
HOW LONG CAN YOU STORE LENTIL SOUP IN THE REFRIGERATOR?
Can be stored in airtight container for up to 3 days.
CAN I FREEZE LENTIL SOUP?
Yes, lentil soup freezes well.My suggestion is to freeze without the spinach then add it at the last minute when you warm it back up.
Before freezing, allow the soup to cool completely and then portion the soup into zip lock freezer bags or freezer safe containers
HOW DO I MAKE LENTIL SOUP ON STOVE TOP POT?
I haven’t tried this recipe personally on stove top but you can follow same steps as instant pot in an pot and cook covered for about 35-40 minutes until lentils are cooked well.
HOW CAN I MAKE THIS LENTILS SOUP USING HERBS?
Follow the same process instead of curry powder add some thyme and Italian seasoning
WHAT OTHER GREENS WORKS BESIDES SPINACH?
Green leafy veggies like kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens work and stir greens until wilted.
CAN I USE BROWN LENTILS INSTEAD OF GREEN LENTILS?
Yes! You can follow same cooking time as green lentils
SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR LENTIL SOUP
Green lentil Soup can be served with crusty bread, indian flatbreads like roti ,chapati, jeera rice or steamed rice.But can be eaten with quinoa, brown rice! or even eaten as a soup.
HOW TO MAKE GREEN LENTIL SOUP IN INSTANT POT
1.Firstly Wash and rinse the lentil, keep aside. Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
2.Next add onions and saute until they soften.
3.Add carrot, celery, red bell pepper, tomato ,green lentils into the pot.
4.Then add dry spices like turmeric ,ground cumin ,red chilli powder ,curry or garam masala powder into the pot.Pour vegetable stock or water into the Instant pot along with some salt and black pepper.
5.Close the lid on the pot.Set the instant pot to SOUP mode for 15 minutes.
When the instant pot beeps, Quick Release(QR).Open the lid.
6.Add in the spinach, lemon juice. Stir it all up until spinach wilts. Green Lentil Soup is ready to enjoy!
**Lentil Soup usually becomes thick during cooking or storing. If it gets too thick simply thin it out with a little water or vegetable stock.
VARIATIONS:
I have also added 1/2 cup of full fat coconut milk to the lentil soup in the end but its totally optional.I love the flavor of the coconut milk in this soup.
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Instant Pot Green Lentil Soup
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 1 cup whole green or brown lentils ,rinsed
- 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onions, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes ,diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced (optional
- 1 large carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 small red bell pepper ,diced (about 1/2 cup)
- salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 cup thick coconut milk (optional)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Dry Spices:
- 2 teaspoon curry or garam masala powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (jeera)
Instructions
Instant pot method:
- Firstly Wash and rinse the lentil, keep aside. Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Next add onions and saute until they soften.
- Add carrot, celery, red bell pepper, tomato ,green lentils ,dry spices like turmeric ,ground cumin ,red chilli powder ,curry or garam masala powder into the pot.Pour vegetable stock or water into the Instant pot along with some salt and black pepper.
- Close the lid on the pot.Set the instant pot to SOUP mode for 15 minutes.When the instant pot beeps, Quick Release(QR). Open the lid.
- Add in the spinach, lemon juice. Stir it all up. Green Lentil Soup is ready to enjoy!Add in the spinach, lemon juice. Stir it all up. Green Lentil Soup is ready to enjoy!
Notes
Variation:
- I have also added 1/2 cup of full fat coconut milk to the lentil soup in the end but its totally optional.I love the flavor of the coconut milk in this soup.
- You can also add other greens like kale, mustard greens or chard.
- You can use brown lentils instead of green lentils.
- If you dont have celery or bell pepper you can still make this dish without those.Tastes divine!
Nutrition
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Recipe was delicious! I did add the 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk. Definitely a keeper!
i love this soup with coconut milk..thank you for your feedback and i am happy you liked it.
This was delicious and my seven year old granddaughter loved it too. We each ate two bowls for lunch. Thank you for the recipe!
wow so glad to hear your granddaughter loved it as well.Thanks for sharing!
I only have red or black lentils, will one or the other work?
Hey Shelly Red would do..cooking time for red lentils(8 min high pressure) is lesser than green lentils(15 min high pressure).Checkout my quinoa red lentil soup recipe https://www.indianveggiedelight.com/vegetable-lentil-quinoa-soup/
My partner does not eat onions, garlic or tomatoes. I made this soup without these ingredients and it turned out DELICIOUS, tasty and creamy. It is a keeper in our family. Thank you, Bahavana.
Thats awesome & great to hear Tania ? I am super happy & so glad you guys loved it, do keep trying other recipes on my blog & keep sharing valuable feedback like this Tania, it motivates me to do better ? Have a great day ?
Just made this recipe & I did add the coconut milk at the end. It turned out really good. We’re having it with brown rice. Thank you for this amazing recipe! 🙂
Thats awesome Maria,Thanks for sharing your feedback means a lot,Coconut Milk definitely adds extra flavor.Have a nice day!
I made this but not in instant pot….spectacular and lemon squeezed on top at end is crazy good! Thank you and God bless!
You made my day with your wonderful comment Julie, glad you liked it.:)