Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup Brown lentils (Whole Masoor Dal) (rinsed, or green lentils )
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Onion (diced )
  • 1 cup Tomato (diced )
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
  • 2 Carrot (cut into small pieces)
  • 2 stalks Celery (cut into small pieces )
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth (or Water)
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach (packed)
  • 2 teaspoon Lemon juice (optional )
  • Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional )
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Thyme (dried (optional))

Instruction

  • Start the instant pot in SAUTE mode and heat oil in it. 
  • Add onions and garlic. Mix and saute for about 3 minutes. Then add tomatoes and saute for another minute.
  • Add carrots, celery and all the spices. 
  • Add the lentils and broth. Stir it all up. Press Cancel and close the lid with vent in sealing position. 
  • Set the instant pot to pressure cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, release the pressure naturally. Press Cancel. 
  • Add in spinach, lemon juice and sugar. Add some red chili flakes if you like. Stir it all up. Brown Lentil Soup is ready to enjoy!