Unbelievably Delicious Lebanese Lentil Soup – Instant Pot Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

  • 1mediumonion, chopped

  • 1russet potato, cubed

  • 3ribs celery, chopped

  • 4clovesgarlic, chopped, or more to taste

  • 1small bunchcilantro, chopped, divided

  • 1 ½teaspoonskosher salt

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoonground coriander

  • ¼teaspoonground cinnamon

  • 8cupswater

  • 1 ½cupsbrown lentils

  • 1bunchSwiss chard, stems removed and leaves sliced into thin ribbons

  • 2lemons

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion, potato, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cilantro, salt, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon on top; stir until fragrant.

  2. Pour in water and lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in chard; cover soup and let sit until chard wilts, about 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in juice of 1 lemon.

  4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with remaining cilantro. Cut the second lemon into wedges and serve alongside.

Tips

Chop the chard stems and add them for extra crunch, or save them for a stir-fry or vegetable saute.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories202
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
3%
Sodium
447mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
12%
Dietary Fiber
14g
50%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
11g
22%
Vitamin C
39mg
44%
Calcium
80mg
6%
Iron
4mg
22%
Potassium
697mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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