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Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry Soup

URL: https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/instant-pot-red-lentil-curry-soup/

Ingredients

The soup base

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons Ginger, finely minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 1 Jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 ½ cups Red Lentils

Finishing touches

  • 3 Tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Mango Chutney

Garnish

  • Plain Coconut Yogurt Drizzle

Instructions

  1. Sauté olive oil, onion, and bay leaves until onions are translucent.
  2. Add ginger and cook for about 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and jalapeño, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Mix in curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, and salt, stirring for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Add broth and red lentils, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  6. Cancel the sauté setting and seal the lid.
  7. Set to pressure cook for 8 minutes.
  8. Allow natural release for 10-15 minutes, then release remaining steam.
  9. Open the lid and stir the soup.
  10. Mix in cilantro, lemon juice, and chutney, adjusting salt to taste.
  11. Optionally blend for a smoother texture.
  12. Serve hot with coconut yogurt and additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
147
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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