Vegan Instant Pot® Red Lentil Soup

This Instant Pot® red lentil soup is bulked up with raw cashews instead of meat, perfect for a quick and easy vegan meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 cups water
• 1 large clove garlic
• lemon, juiced
• ⅓ cup raw cashews
• 1 medium yellow onion, halved
• 1 large carrot, trimmed and peeled
• 2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, onion, carrot, cashews, garlic, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender; blend until completely smooth.

Step 2

Pour the blended mixture into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir in red lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 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 lemon juice.