Instant Pot® Lebanese Lentil and Chard Soup

Instant Pot® Lebanese Lentil and Chard Soup

My mom often makes this Lebanese lentil soup. I adapted it for the Instant Pot®. It's a bit easier but just as good as the stovetop version!

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
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
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with remaining cilantro. Cut the second lemon into wedges and serve alongside.
Instant Pot® Lebanese Lentil and Chard Soup

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 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
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups brown lentils
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped, divided
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves sliced into thin ribbons

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