Instant Pot Lebanese Lentil and Chard Soup

Instant Pot Lebanese Lentil and Chard Soup

Make this classic Lebanese lentil and chard soup in an Instant Pot instead of on the stove--it's a bit easier and just as good.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
202 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with remaining cilantro. Cut the second lemon into wedges and serve alongside.
Step 2
Pour in water and lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 3
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in chard; cover soup and let sit until chard wilts, about 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in juice of 1 lemon.
Step 4
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion, potato, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cilantro, salt, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon on top; stir until fragrant.
Instant Pot Lebanese Lentil and Chard Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 russet potato, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped, divided
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves sliced into thin ribbons
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 cups brown lentils

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