Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This soup goes from basic to sophisticated by using french lentils and seasoning with the elegant and unique french espelette pepper. French lentils are a variety of green lentils with a nutty and peppery kick, as well as a slightly earthy flavor. They also tend to hold their shape well in a recipe like this. The ingredient that gives this soup its distinctive flavor is espelette pepper. This is a variety of pepper that's cultivated in the french commune of espelette in the french basque country. It offers a mild heat and distinctive flavor. If you can't find espelette pepper in your local grocery store, it can be ordered online or found in french specialty stores. You won't regret adding this gourmet ingredient to your spice cabinet. Alternately, smoked paprika is a delicious substitute in this recipe. This classic french recipe is prepared quickly and easily by using the instant pot. There is no need to soak the lentils and the soup cooks on high pressure for only 15 minutes. It also calls for vegetable broth, so it's vegetarian and vegan. Be sure to serve this lentil soup with warm, crusty french bread. For added elegance, it pairs well with white or red french wine such as a sancerre or pinot noir.

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25minsCook
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Ingredients for Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe

  • 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion
  • 1/4 cup Carrots
  • 1/4 cup Celery
  • 3/4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Espelette pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.13 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.38 cup French Green Lentils
  • 1/4 can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 can Fire roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
Nutrition
value
319
calories per serving
14 g Fat36 g Protein9 g Carbs8 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    14g
  • Protein
    36g
  • Carbs
    9g
  • Fiber
    8g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    9g
  • Protein
    36g
  • Fiber
    8g

Fats

  • Fat
    14g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    158mg
  • Iron
    7mg
  • Vitamin A
    2076mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    8mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    100mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    47mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    109mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    261mg
  • Selenium
    35mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats