This Instant Pot Green Lentil Soup recipe 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 Vegan 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 to Make best Green Lentil Soup in Instant Pot
Firstly Wash and rinse the lentil, keep aside. Press SAUTE 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 celery, red bell pepper, carrot ,tomato ,green lentils into the pot.
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.
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 lemon juice ,baby spinach. 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 ½ 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.
Recipe FAQs
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.
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Instant Pot Green Lentil Soup
Equipment
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 (about ½ cup)
- 1 large carrots diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 small red bell pepper diced (about ½ cup)
- salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
- ½ cup thick coconut milk (optional)
- 2-3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Dry Spices:
- 2 teaspoon curry or garam masala powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ 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 ½ 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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Shelly says
Recipe was delicious! I did add the 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk. Definitely a keeper!
bhavana says
i love this soup with coconut milk..thank you for your feedback and i am happy you liked it.
Susan says
This was delicious and my seven year old granddaughter loved it too. We each ate two bowls for lunch. Thank you for the recipe!
bhavana says
wow so glad to hear your granddaughter loved it as well.Thanks for sharing!
Shelley says
I only have red or black lentils, will one or the other work?
bhavana says
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/
Tania Ramalho says
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.
bhavana says
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 ?
Maria says
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! 🙂
bhavana says
Thats awesome Maria,Thanks for sharing your feedback means a lot,Coconut Milk definitely adds extra flavor.Have a nice day!
Julie says
I made this but not in instant pot....spectacular and lemon squeezed on top at end is crazy good! Thank you and God bless!
bhavana says
You made my day with your wonderful comment Julie, glad you liked it.:)