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A white bowl filled with Gluten Free Lentil Soup, featuring visible lentils, tomato pieces, and herbs. A spoon is lifting a portion of the hearty soup, which is set on a patterned cloth.

Instant Pot Gluten Free Lentil Soup (Vegan Option)

This full flavored, quick and easy Instant Pot gluten free lentil soup is going to fill your tummy without breaking the bank!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Calories 201 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lentils rinsed
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 1- 14 ounce can rire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 quart of stock - chicken or vegetable
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste later, if needed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk full fat

Instructions
 

  • Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode and add the coconut oil to heat.
  • Saute the onions for several minutes until softened and lightly brown. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the spices and mix them with the onion and garlic mixture.
  • Pour in the stock, lentils, and tomatoes. 
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the sealing valve is closed. 
  • Turn the Instant Pot to soup mode for 15 minutes. (The total time to get to pressure and release was about 25 minutes)
  • Once the cooking cycle is complete, do a quick release for the steam.
  • Carefully open the Instant Pot and stir in the full-fat coconut milk.
  • The soup is ready to enjoy. 
  • Optional: garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 428mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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