Vegetable Quinoa Lentil Soup

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Quinoa Lentil Soup recipe is loaded with hearty vegetables, lentils, and quinoa, also is nutrient-dense, delicious, and comfortable food in each bite prepared in an Instant pot pressure cooker or stovetop. We can also call Quinoa Soup a superfood and detox soup. Vegan, Dairy-Free & Gluten-free.

vegetable quinoa lentil soup served in a bowl with a spoon and lemon wedges on the side

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

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

Instructions for Instant Pot and Stovetop are 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.

Ingredients

Lentils: Red lentils (masoor dal) are used. 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, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and tomatoes are added to the soup. You can also swap for other vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, and cabbage.
Vegetable broth (or water): use vegetable broth if you want vegetarian or vegan lentil soup. If you don't have, you can 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, use curry powder.
Salt & black pepper: for seasoning
Greens: I have used baby spinach here. You can replace greens like kale, mustard greens, or chard with spinach.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice

How to Make Quinoa Lentil Soup in Instant Pot

Firstly, wash and rinse the quinoa & red lentils, and keep them 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 powder (or garam masala) into the pot.

Pour vegetable stock or water into the Instant pot along with some salt and black pepper.

step to add masoor dal and veggies collage

Furthermore, close the lid on the pot, and turn the pressure valve to the 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 the spinach, and lemon juice, and stir it all up. Adjust water and spices at this stage.

step to add spinach and lemon juice to the cooked soup collage

Instant Pot Quinoa Soup is ready to enjoy!

vegetable lentil quinoa soup in the instant pot insert with a spoon full of soup

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. Cook covered for about 20-25 minutes until lentils & quinoa are cooked well.

Serving Suggestions for Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Serve Quinoa Soup recipe with crusty bread and a salad.

Variations

Other Veggies: You can also add other vegetables of your choice, like green bell pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, and broccoli.
Leafy Greens: You can replace greens like kale, mustard greens, or chard with spinach.
Lentils: 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

How long can you store Quinoa Lentil Soup in the refrigerator?

It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can I use Yellow Lentils instead of Red lentils?

Yes! You can follow the same cooking time as red lentils.

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Vegetable Lentil Quinoa Soup served in a black bowl with lemon wedges on the side

Vegetable Quinoa Lentil Soup - Instant Pot

Bhavana Patil

Quinoa Lentil Soup recipe is loaded with hearty vegetables, lentils, quinoa, also is nutrient dense and delicious.

4.69 from 29 votes

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Servings:

Calories : 130

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop

Prep Time : 10

Cook Time : 20

Total Time : 30

Equipment

Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

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 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 the pressure valve to the 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.
Vegetable Quinoa Lentil Soup is ready to enjoy!

Stovetop Pot 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.

Video

Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.

Quinoa 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

Variation:

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

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5040IUVitamin C: 7.6mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2.5mg

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Ingredients

How to Make Quinoa Lentil Soup in Instant Pot

Stovetop Pot Method

Serving Suggestions for Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Variations

FAQs

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