Quinoa Lentil Soup (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Quinoa Lentil Soup recipe is loaded with hearty vegetables, lentils, and quinoa, also is nutrient-dense, very delicious, and comfort food in each bite prepared in Instant pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop. We can also call it a superfood and detox soup. Quinoa Soup is Vegan, Dairy-Free & Gluten-free.

This wonderful quinoa and red lentil soup recipe are very high in protein, with all the essential amino acids, also very high in fiber, much higher than most grains. Also, Gluten-Free, and perfect for people with gluten intolerance.

I have added mix vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, celery in this quinoa lentil soup recipe. Feel free to add any vegetables of your choice. This Quinoa soup is very healthy and great lunch or dinner recipe for weekdays and Kids friendly.

Both InstantPot and Stovetop instructions are also included below. If you don't have time just dump all the ingredients and cook in the Instant Pot.

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.

Ingredient notes and substitutions

• Lentils: Red lentils (masoor dal) are used in this recipe. I did not soak the lentils before adding them to the lentil soup.
• Quinoa: White or red quinoa would work here. Make sure to rinse it under cold water to remove the natural coating, called saponin to avoid any bitterness before adding it to the soup.
• Oil: you can use any vegetable oil of your choice.
• Garlic: I have minced fresh garlic in this recipe, You can also add garlic powder instead.
• Vegetables: onions, carrot, celery, red bell pepper, and tomatoes are added to the soup. You can also swap for other vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, cabbage.
• Vegetable broth or water: use vegetable broth if you want vegetarian or vegan lentil soup. If you don't have you can simply use water.
• Spices: I have used ground cumin, turmeric, red chili powder (paprika), and garam masala to make Indian lentil soup. If you don't have these spices simply use curry powder.
• Salt & black pepper: for seasoning
• Greens: I have used baby spinach here, greens like kale, mustard greens, or chard also can be replaced with spinach.
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice

How to Make Quinoa Lentil Soup in Instant Pot

Firstly Wash and rinse the quinoa & red lentils, keep aside.

Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot add bay leaf, minced garlic, ginger, onions and saute until they soften.

Then add carrot, celery, red bell pepper, tomato, quinoa, red lentils, dry spices like turmeric, ground cumin, red chili 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.

Furthermore, close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.

Set the instant pot to SOUP mode for 6 minutes.When the instant pot beeps, Quick Release (QR). Open the lid.

Lastly, add in the spinach, lemon juice, and stir it all up. Adjust water and spices at this stage.

Instant Pot Quinoa Soup is ready to enjoy!

Stovetop Pot Method

I haven’t tried this recipe personally on the stovetop but you can follow the same steps as the instant pot in a large pot and cook covered for about 20-25 minutes until lentils & quinoa are cooked well.

Serving Suggestions for Quinoa Soup

Quinoa Soup recipe can be served with crusty bread and a salad.

Variations

• You can also add other vegetables of your choice like green bell pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli.
• Greens like kale, mustard greens, or chard also can be replaced with spinach.
• You can use yellow lentils (split moong dal) instead of red lentils (masoor dal).
• If you dont have celery or bell pepper you can still make this dish without those. Tastes divine!

FAQs

More Instant Pot Soup Recipes

• Broccoli Cheddar Soup
• Cream of Asparagus Soup
• Sweet Corn Soup
• Carrot Ginger Soup
• Lentil Soup

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