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Middle eastern Lentil soup
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Middle eastern lentil soup

This vegan Middle Eastern lentil soup is both creamy and rich, offering a delightful blend of flavors. In just 10 minutes, with 5 minutes of cooking time in the pressure cooker, you can have a hearty meal ready to serve.
Course Soup
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword lebaneselentilsoup, lentilsoup, middleeasternlentilsoup, soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1 cup washed red lentils
  • 6 cups hot water
  • 1 large diced carrot
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 medium-sized diced potato
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or more to taste

Instructions

  • Sauté Aromatics: Press the sauté button on your Instant Pot and add the olive oil. Once heated, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add Vegetables: Add the diced carrot and potato to the pot. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine Ingredients: Add the washed lentils to the pot and mix well with the vegetables.
  • Season: Add the chicken bouillon cube, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Add Water: Pour in the hot water and mix everything together.
  • Pressure Cook: Cancel the sauté mode. Close the lid and set the pressure cooker to cook on high for 5 minutes.
  • Release Pressure: Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release by carefully placing a towel over the steam valve to prevent splattering.
  • Blend Soup: After it’s safe to open, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it reaches a creamy consistency.
  • Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. If you prefer a thinner soup, add more hot water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crunchy pita bread and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

1. Adjust Consistency: If the soup is too thick for your liking, add more water after blending to achieve your desired consistency.
2. Enhance Flavor: Feel free to add more lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
3. Customize Spices: You can substitute the spices with those you prefer, such as adding a pinch of paprika or turmeric for a different flavor profile.
4. Alternative Cooking Method: If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can cook the soup in a regular pot. However, it will take longer to cook, so plan accordingly.
5. Serve with Bread: Serve the soup with crunchy pita bread for a satisfying meal.