Vegetable Lentil Quinoa 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 Stove top.We can also call it superfood and detox soup.Its Vegan ,Dairy Free & Gluten free.
Both InstantPot and Stovetop instructions are also included below.If you dont have time just dump all the ingredients and cook in the Instant pot.
This wonderful quinoa lentil soup recipe is very high in Protein, with all the essential amino acids, also very high in fiber, much higher than most grains.Gluten-Free and perfect for people with gluten intolerance.
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.
How to make Vegetable Quinoa Lentil Soup?
Instant Pot Method
Firstly Wash and rinse the quinoa & red lentils, keep aside.
Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot add bay leaf, minced garlic ,ginger ,onions and saute until they soften.
Add carrot, celery, red bell pepper, tomato ,quinoa ,red 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, 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.
Add in the spinach, lemon juice. Stir it all up. Adjust water and spices at this stage.
Vegetable Quinoa Lentil Soup is ready to enjoy!
Stove Top Pot Method
I haven’t tried this recipe personally on stove top but you can follow same steps as instant pot in a large pot and cook covered for about 20-25 minutes until lentils & quinoa are cooked well.
Serving Suggestions
Vegetable Lentil Quinoa Soup can be served with crusty bread and a salad.
Variations
- You can 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
Can be stored in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Can i use Yellow Lentils instead of Red lentils?
Yes! You can follow same cooking time as red lentils.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Lentil Quinoa Soup
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- ½ cup quinoa
- ½ cup red lentils (masoor dal)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ inch ginger minced
- 2 bay leaf
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ½ cup carrot diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup celery diced
- 2 medium tomato (about 1 cup)
- juice of half lemon
- 2 cups spinach
- 5 cups water (Or vegetable stalk)
- salt adjust to taste
Dry spices:
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
- black pepper powder adjust to taste
Instructions
Instant Pot Method:
- Firstly Wash and rinse the quinoa & red lentils, keep aside.
- Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot add bay leaf, minced garlic ,ginger ,onions and saute until they soften.
- Add carrot, celery, red bell pepper, tomato ,quinoa ,red 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.
- Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.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.
- Add in the spinach, lemon juice. Stir it all up. Adjust water and spices at this stage.
- Vegetable Quinoa Lentil Soup is ready to enjoy!
Stove Top Method:
- You can follow same steps as instant pot in a large pot and cook covered for about 20-25 minutes until lentils & quinoa are cooked well.
Notes
Variation:
- You can add other vegetables of your choice like green bell pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli.
- You can also add other greens like kale, mustard greens or chard.
- 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!
Nutrition
This soup is so good! It warm, and comforting, and so good for you. I Love it. Thank you Bhavana!
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback ,glad you liked it ...If you have not tried adding coconut milk to it,please do try next time.