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Moroccan red lentil soup served in blue soup bowls. Fresh parsley and sweet paprika as a garnish on the top. Vegan dinner rolls in the background
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Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

A hearty protein-rich soup with Moroccan flavors. Minimal effort Instant Pot vegan recipe that makes for a light dinner or a filling lunch with some rolls.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Pressure Release time25 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 c finely chopped onions
  • 1.5 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped celery
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 c husked red lentils
  • 2 c water or vegan broth
  • 70 g Potato peeled
  • 80 g Carrot peeled and chopped into 3 or 4 pieces
  • 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste

For garnish

  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

Soaking the lentils

  • Wash the red lentils well under running water.
  • Now, add 2 c water to this and let it soak for 10 mins. This speeds up the cooking process.

Sauteeing

  • Turn on saute mode in the IP and set timer to 7 mins.
  • To the inner pot of your IP, add olive oil.
  • When hot, add onions and garlic.
  • Fry till onions become soft and pink.
  • Now add the parsley and the celery.
  • Mix well and fry till herbs wilt. This takes 30 secs roughly.
  • Add the spice powders next and mix well.
  • Drain the water used for soaking the red lentils completely.
  • Add the drained red lentils to the IP.
  • Next, add 2 c water and mix well.
  • Now, add potatoes and carrots.
  • Add salt to taste. Mix well and allow the water to begin boiling.
  • When done, turn off the IP.

Red lentil soup in Instant Pot

  • Now, close the IP and turn the valve to sealing.
  • Turn on the IP, set the pressure cook mode to high pressure on 14 mins.
  • Allow the cooking cycle to complete.
  • When the cooking cycle is done, allow natural release of pressure for 10 mins.
  • After 10 mins, do a quick pressure release by turning the valve to venting.

Blending the soup

  • When done, open the lid and mix well.
  • Using a stick blender ( Immersion blender), blend the soup till smoothy and creamy.
  • Now, turn on saute mode for 2 mins.
  • Let it simmer for 2 mins.

Garnishing and serving

  • Garnish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and finely chopped parsley.
  • When done, serve hot in bowls.
    Moroccan red lentil soup served in blue soup bowls. Fresh parsley and sweet paprika as a garnish on the top. Vegan dinner rolls in the background

Moroccan Red Lentil Soup in Pressure Cooker

  • Add the olive oil to a pressure cook and heat it up.
  • When hot, add onions and garlic.
  • Fry till onions become soft and pink.
  • Now, add the spice powders along with the celery and parsley.
  • Drain the water used for soaking the red lentils completely.
  • Add the soaked red lentils and mix well.
  • Now add 2 c water along with the carrots and potatoes.
  • Allow this mixture to begin boiling.
  • When it begins to boil, close the lid with the weight on.
  • Cook for 3 whistles and allow pressure to release naturally.
  • When done, open and blend to a smooth puree using a stick blender.
  • Simmer for 3 to 4 mins.
  • Garnish with smoked paprika and finely chopped parsely.
  • Serve hot with dinner rolls.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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