Why soup? It is one of the best kinds of food for the fall/winter season. Before I share the recipe for Instant Pot Kale Lentil Soup today, I want to take a minute and say ‘Thank you’ to my readers for the overwhelmingly positive responses that I have received for the Instant pot vegetable rice and also for the requests for new recipes. So many people have tried preparing the recipes with great success. I agree to be sent email.
A steaming cup of soup with the right mix of vegetables delivers a full serving of vegetables for a day and leaves you warm. With the instant pot, it has become easier than ever to prepare a soup. I do not think I have ever prepared a sumptuous soup in less than 30 minutes until now. My family loved this soup and I am sure you will love it too. The goodness in this vegan soup comes from Kale, lentils, Tomatoes, Cloves, turmeric, and other spices. Kale is one of the best vegetables out there for its iron content. If you don’t have Kale, you can use any other leafy vegetable like spinach or red chard leaves. Choosing other vegetables to add is really up to you.
Ingredients notes
Kale: This leafy vegetable is the nutritional powerhouse in the recipe. With several kinds to choose from, it is an easy one to find. I used the common curly kind for this recipe and also used winter kale in the past. They were both equally good Lentils: Lentils are the source of protein in this recipe. So be sure not to skip it! With a full serving of protein and fiber in a cup, lentils make the dish stand alone as a meal replacement. Onions: Red onions impart a hint of sweetness and flavor to the soup, and that works out very well. But yellow or the white kinds are not a show-stopper. Feel free to use any kind you normally use. Bay leaf, Cloves & Cinnamon: This trinity of spices adds a ton of flavor apart from all the nutritional benefits it brings. You do not need a whole lot of it either. Check out my video to see how little you need! Broth: Broth helps in bringing all the flavors together. I chose low sodium, vegan version of broth. If you have saved water from boiling vegetables, that works well too.
How to make this recipe
Drizzle the oil into the inner pot. Press saute and when the oil is hot, add bay leaves, cinnamon, and cloves. Follow up with ginger, and garlic. Stir constantly for a minute or until the garlic turns golden brown. Add onions, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add kale and continue to cook for 30 seconds. Now, add carrots and tomatoes. Add all the spices and stir for a minute. Add lentils, vegetable broth, water, salt, and thyme. Stir for about 30 seconds. Close the lid of the instant pot. Turn the steam release handle to a sealing position. Press the Pressure cooking button and set the time for 10 minutes. When the time is up, open the lid using quick release. Kale Lentil Soup is ready! Serve hot with crackers or croutons!
Top tips
You could add your choice of vegetables to this soup. Starchy vegetables or carrots are good options to consider. Be sure to adjust the spices accordingly. Wash Kale thoroughly before you use them. I recommend going with organic kale. Chop the vegetables to bite-sizes to match the lentils. Store the leftover soup in an airtight container for upto a week in the refrigerator.
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