Lentil Soup
A savory blend of hearty vegetables, lentils, and spices that will warm your soul and leave you feeling so nourished and satisfied. This lentil soup is perfect for the cold season months or for those days when your immune system just needs a good boost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dry brown lentils rinsed
- 1 onion diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 large gold potatoes (or 4-6 small) diced
- 2 cups kale chopped
- 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can green beans (or 1 cup fresh) drained
- 10 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 2 dry bay leaves
Instructions
- Add a small amount of oil to a large pot and add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté over med-high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until veggies start to sweat.
- Add spices and bay leaves and sauté another 5 minutes, or until the seasonings start to brown on the bottom of the pan.
- Add a splash of vegetable stock to deglaze the pot and scrape all the bits off the bottom.
- Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Notes
Instant Pot Instructions:
Follow recipe instructions 1-3. Pressure cook on HIGH 12 minutes.