Instant Pot Moroccan Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Moroccan Lentil Soup is a hearty and tasty one-pot dinner. Filled with fresh veggies and protein-packed lentils, this flavorful soup is ready to eat in 40 minutes and is naturally vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free!

– 2 tbsp olive oil (+1) – 1 white onion – 3 cloves garlic – 1 cup mushrooms – 1 cup carrots – 1 red bell pepper – 1/2 cup red wine – 2 tbsp tomato paste – 1 cup tomato sauce – 2 cups green lentils – 32 oz vegetable broth – 4 oz fresh spinach

– Turn instant pot on sauté mode. When hot add oil, onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent. – Add in mushrooms, carrots and bell pepper. sauté for 5-7 minutes stirring often, until vegetable are soft.

– Add the wine to deglaze the pot. Stir to remove browned bits. Allow wine to reduce – Stir in tomato paste, followed by the tomato sauce and all seasonings. Stir well and allow another 2-3 minutes of sautéing to further cook the vegetables. – Finally add the lentils and broth, stir to combine.

– Turn off sauté mode. Cover and lock the instant pot. Cook on high pressure (HP) for 20 minutes then quick release all pressure (QPR). – Open the pot and fold in spinach. Stir well, cover it back up for 2-3 minute to allow the spinach to wilt. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and you favorite toppings

Lentil soup is always a healthy and hearty meal you can turn to for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or when you’re in the mood for comfort food

One pot cooking for easy clean up!!

1/2 cup of cooked lentils has: – Calories: 140 – Fat: 0.5 grams – Carbs: 23 grams – Fiber: 9 grams – Sodium: 5 milligrams – Protein: 12 grams

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