Instant Pot Broccoli Lentil Soup

A combination of lentil, broccoli, fresh veggies, and spices makes up this hearty and healthy Instant Pot Broccoli Lentil Soup. Pair this flavor-packed soup with some homemade bread for a wholesome meal tonight. 

Okay, before you start reading this post/recipe let me ask you something first – do you own this magic pot – Instant Pot yet? Instant Pot Broccoli Lentil Soup

If not, PLEASE get one. “I’m serious, no kidding.”

Whether you are a stay-at-home-mom or a working mom or a chef, you need an Instant Pot in your life. Instant pot has made our life so much easier. 

Many recipes that used to take a tremendous amount of time can now be left to cook in an Instant Pot at home. It reduces the cooking time significantly and provides hassle-free cooking.

Best part – no need to watch the pot and once the cooking cycle finishes (or the timer goes off), Instant Pot will automatically go into the “Keep-Warm” mode. Come back later to check on your delicious meal.

It’s that simple. It’s one of my favorite appliances in the kitchen.

Besides rice and pasta, Instant Pot has made many soups a very feasible choice for dinner, and today, I have just the one for you! A comforting, filling one-pot Instant Pot Broccoli Lentil Soup.

This delicious soup is one of the healthiest soups I make for my family. It is made up of simple ingredients and pantry staples. On top of that, this recipe is perfect for all diets, it is:

• gluten-free,
• nut-free,
• vegan, and
• detoxifying.

It’s the perfect pick for the entire family. As a bonus, if cooked in an Instant Pot, this delicious soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is one of my current favorites. 

Lentils – Many people consider lentils as dull, tasteless legumes. But trust me, there are so many reasons to love lentils. They –

• cooks up quickly
• super-affordable
• rich source of protein, fiber, and iron
• easily digestible
• unlike beans, doesn’t require soaking
• is nutrient-rich and low in calories.

So many reasons to love these earthy flavored legumes. Incorporate them on a regular basis in your weekday meals for a clean-eating dinner.

Broccoli – This super vegetable is an excellent source of iron and also contains lots of potassium, magnesium, and calcium. It clears your body of excess heat and can improve your vision too!

Carrots – is a rich source of Vitamin A and can improve your vision. It’s perfect for your eyes. Besides Vit.A, it also provides other vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It aids in digestion and helps to detoxify the body.

Celery – is mainly water but an excellent source of Vitamin K, A, fiber, and folate. This healthy vegetable also helps in lowering blood pressure. So start adding celery to your dishes!

Spices – My lentil soup seasoned with few of my favorite spices like – crushed red pepper flakes, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt add flavor and takes the soup to a whole new level. 

NOW ONTO THE RECIPE! Instant Pot Broccoli Lentil Soup

There are no particular steps involved in this soup. It is like a ‘SET-IT’ and ‘FORGET-It’ kind of meal. Begin by sauteeing onion-ginger-garlic in the ‘SAUTE’ mode for a couple of minutes. Toss in your veggies and cook for 3-4 minutes. 

Now add lentils, spices, water/broth and watch the Instant Pot create a beautiful meal for you. 

Once the timer goes off, wait for 2 minutes and then release the pressure. When you take off the lid, your soup will be thick. Celery, broccoli, and carrots will quickly break down during pressure cooking. Hand-blend the soup with a spoon. 

Adjust the consistency as necessary by adding more water, and be sure to adjust the seasonings too. Note that this soup will thicken as it cools.  Squeeze a generous amount of lemon for bright, fresh flavor and serve hot.

This soup is loaded with essential nutrients and has a very delectable taste. The occasional bits of carrots and broccoli lends a great texture to this soup. 

I eat my soup with a baguette on the side, but my kids love to eat by dunking their baguette until it soaks up the soup.

Check out my friend Tatiana’s blog on how to make Instant Pot infused water!

Do give this warm and comforting soup a try and if you happen to make it, then please comment below and leave your feedback. Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them. Would love to hear from you. 🙂

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Instant Pot Broccoli Lentil Soup

A combination of lentil, broccoli, fresh veggies, and spices make up this hearty and healthy Instant Pot Broccoli Lentil Soup. Pair this flavor-packed soup with some homemade bread for a wholesome meal tonight. 

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5 from 3 votes

Course Soups

Cuisine American

Keyword Instant Pot Broccoli Lentil Soup, Instant Pot Detox Vegetable Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6 SERVINGS

Calories 261kcal

Author Ruchi

Ingredients

FOR SOUP

• 1 small Onion, cubed
• 2 cloves of Garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, crushed
• 4 stalks of Celery, diced
• 8 small Baby carrots, cubed
• 1 cup Washed broccoli florets
• 1.5 cup Red Lentils
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 3/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Freshly crushed Black pepper
• 5-6 cups Water or Vegetable stock
• - - Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil

GARNISHES

• - - Chili flakes
• - - Chopped cilantro leaves

FINISH WITH

• - - Fresh squeeze of lemon

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Wash lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Set it aside.
  
• Drizzle oil into the Instant Pot. Set it to SAUTE. Once the oil is hot, add onions, garlic, and ginger.
  
• Cook onions, garlic, and ginger stirring often, until the onions are translucent.
  
• Stir in celery, carrots, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  
• Add celery florets.
  
• Add lentils to the pot and stir to combine with the veggies.
  
•  Add turmeric, cumin, black pepper, red chili, and salt. Pour 5-6 cups of water/veg stock. Make sure everything is covered under water.
  
• Cover, and seal the Instant Pot. Cancel the 'Saute' mode. Select 'Manual' mode and then set to cook on HIGH pressure for 5 minutes.
  
• Once 5 minutes are done, wait for 2 minutes then release the pressure. Open the lid and stir the soup.
  
• Hand blend the soup with a spatula. If the soup is too thick for your liking, add 1/4 cup of water or stock until you reach your desired consistency.
  
• I prefer a thick and hearty soup that's the reason I have hand blended my soup but feel free to use an immersion blender to blend your soup.
  
• Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot with a sprinkle of red chili flakes and chopped cilantro leaves. Also, squeeze a generous amount of lemon for bright, fresh flavor.
  

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Broccoli Lentil Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 71mg 3%

Potassium 726mg 21%

Total Carbohydrates 36g 12%

Dietary Fiber 16g 64%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g 24%

Vitamin A 227%

Vitamin C 24.6%

Calcium 6.6%

Iron 22.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe Notes

 

Tips to Consider!

- Make sure all your content (veggies and lentils) are covered under water. If you feel the water/vegetable stock is less then add an extra 1/2 cup of liquid to the recipe.

- If the water is excess, it will not harm the recipe. Before grinding, let the excess water evaporate on 'Saute mode '. Just keep stirring until the soup is thick.

 

DON'T HAVE AN INSTANT POT, COOK IT OVER THE COOKTOP!

- To make this soup on a cooktop, use a heavy-bottomed pan. Follow the same steps until you have added water and spices. 

- Cover and simmer until the veggies and lentils are soft - about 30 minutes.

- Add water as needed during the cooking process.

- When cooked, hand-blend the vegetables and lentils until smooth.

 

 

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