Instant Pot Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Lentil Soup

This light, soul-refreshing Instant Pot soup is a hearty flavor-packed soup perfect for cold evenings! This velvety and creamy soup is vegan, gluten-free and easy to cook. Instant Pot Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Lentil Soup

Fall weather demands comfort food and what could be better than a bowl of heart-warming Instant Pot Red Bell Pepper and Lentil soup? Depending on where you live, it may not be the time for soup recipes yet. But here, the temps are dropping and there is a chill in the air.

And on a chilly evening, take comfort in this bowl of hearty, comforting soup that will warm you inside out.

The colors in this soup blend together to create a fall like illusion within the bowl. Additionally, the flavors in this soup accent the fact that fall is upon us and it is now time to start bundling up for a cold winter up ahead.

Brrr… I am so not ready for the winter.

What makes up this Instant Pot Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Lentil Soup?

This soups bright color is balanced by the bold flavor and nutrition of freshly roasted peppers, red lentils, and tomatoes.

Red Bell pepper – is a great source of Vitamins and beta-carotene. Roasted peppers add a depth of flavor, color, and texture to this soup. Roasting intensifies their natural sweetness and adds a smoky touch.

Red Lentils – are protein-rich and high in fiber. The earthy and nutty flavor of lentils complements the sweet taste of peppers.

Tomatoes – are a great source of antioxidant lycopene and when paired with beta-carotene rich red bell peppers – they are like a nutritional a match made in heaven. Healthy + hearty = deliciousness. The acidity of tomatoes is also epitomized with the sweetness of red bell peppers.

Collectively, because of its nutritional content, this soup makes a frequent rotation on our dinner table.

Now onto the Recipe!

Start the recipe by roasting the deseeded red bell peppers either in the oven or on a gas flame. Cook or broil until they are slightly charred and wrinkly. Chop and set aside.

Meanwhile, warm the Instant Pot. Cook onion and garlic in a bit of olive oil until translucent. Add roasted bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, red lentils, and spices to the Instant Pot. Pour in vegetable stock, mix and seal the Instant Pot with its lid. Pressure cook/Manual cook for 8 minutes.

When the time is done, Instant Pot will beep. Allow the pressure to dissipate naturally on its own (NPR). When the pin drops, carefully open the Instant Pot and blend the cooked soup with a blender.

Do the taste test and adjust the spices accordingly. All the flavors go perfectly together.

Simple. Delicious. Yum!

No cream or flour added!

This soup is exceptionally creamy and luscious without the addition of any flour or cream. Yes, there is no cream or flour in the soup.

So, what makes it so creamy?

When puréed, this soup gets its velvety texture from the red lentils.

Is this soup Freezer friendly?

Yes, please!

This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and is freezer-friendly. It stores well in the freezer up to three months. It stores well up to 6 months.

When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge overnight, warm it up and enjoy!!

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 Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Lentil Soup

This light, soul-refreshing Instant Pot soup is a hearty flavor-packed soup perfect for cold evenings! This velvety and creamy soup is vegan, gluten-free and easy to cook.

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4.15 from 14 votes

Course Soups

Cuisine American

Keyword Instant Pot Soups, Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Lentil Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 6 SERVINGS

Calories 103kcal

Author Ruchi

Ingredients

FOR THE SOUP

• 2 medium-sized Red Bell Peppers
• 1 large Onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves of Garlic (crushed)
• 3 medium Tomatoes (cubed)
• 3/4 cup Dried Red Split Lentils (rinsed)
• 2.4 cup Vegetable Stock (adjust accordingly)
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (adjust accordingly)
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil

SPICES

• 2 -- Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Crushed Red chili flakes (adjust accordingly)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1.5 teaspoon Salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Wash Red split lentils under tap water until it runs clear. Drain and set it aside.
  
• Preheat oven at @500 degrees F. Wash and pat dry the red bell peppers. Trim the top off and de-seed the peppers. On a baking tray arrange peppers in a single layer and rub the peppers with oil.
  
• Roast the red peppers for 15-20 minutes or until the skins turn dark and wrinkly. There’s no need to rotate the peppers. Remove from oven and allow it to cool. Chop the peppers in cubes and set it aside.
  
• Heat the Instant Pot in 'SAUTE MODE'. Add olive oil. When it gets hot, add onions, and garlic.
  
• Saute for 2 minutes.
  
• Add roasted red bell peppers, washed and drained red lentils, and chopped tomatoes.
  
• Add all the spices - bay leaves, crushed red chili flakes, dried parsley leaves, cumin powder, sriracha sauce, and salt. Give it a good stir. Feel free to adjust the spice level. This soup is moderately spicy but not overly.
  
• Pour in vegetable stock/water. Give it a good mix and turn the Instant Pot off.
  
• Close the lid with the valve/whistle in sealing position. Change the Instant Pot setting to 'MANUAL OR PRESSURE COOK MODE' and allow it to cook for 8 minutes on high pressure. When the time is done, Instant Pot will beep. Allow the pressure to dissipate naturally on its own (NPR).
  
• When the pin drops, carefully open the Instant Pot and blend the cooked soup with a blender.
  
• Do the taste test and adjust the spices accordingly. The color of the soup depends on how rich your tomatoes are. I have used plump red tomato for this soup and it turned out deliciously red.
  
• Serve hot topped with pumpkin seeds and fresh cilantro. This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and is freezer-friendly. It stores well in the freezer up to three months. 
  

Nutrients

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Lentil Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103

% Daily Value*

Sodium 1020mg 43%

Potassium 294mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 7.6%

Vitamin C 7.3%

Calcium 2.4%

Iron 12%

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

Recipe Notes

 

Other Options!

For this recipe -

• you can work with store-bought roasted red peppers too.
• Feel free to add veggies like asparagus, carrots, broccoli for extra nutrition and flavor.
• For extra creaminess, add coconut milk to the blended soup.