Instant Pot Oil Free Lentil Soup Recipe

This Instant Pot oil free lentil soup recipe is a hearty high protein pressure cooker soup ready in no time. The best plant-based meal prep lunch or dinner.

 

Serve with a side salad and a thick slice of sourdough bread for a hearty cool weather lunch or dinner.  Guilt free vegetarian comfort food at it’s best!

 

 

What’s better than a piping hot bowl of soup on a chilly fall day? This Instant Pot oil free lentil soup is a fantastic and simple recipe to meal prep or make ahead, perfect for batch cooking during these cooler months. I love the fantastic flavors in this recipe: Italian spices, hearty lentils, sweet root vegetables, and a hint of balsamic vinegar for a little tang. 

 

This cozy lentil soup is the perfect answer when you don’t know what to make for dinner.  A simple and tasty dinner that’s ready quick!

• Onion
• Garlic
• Carrots
• Celery
• Italian Seasoning Blend: usually has thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, etc. I love this bright and flavorful Italian season mix which brings this amazing dish to life.
• Bay Leaves: I always add bay leaves to every bean soup I make.
• Aged Balsamic Vinegar: I use this aged balsamic vinegar glaze because it has a really great flavor and a thick consistency perfect for drizzling in this soup.
• Green Lentils: also called French lentils or puy lentils, these small legumes hold their shape when cooked, making them a heartier and sturdier lentil than brown or red. I love the texture of green lentils.
• Potatoes
• Diced Tomatoes:  I only use no salt added diced tomatoes, these boxed tomatoes are really great to stock up on!  I like boxed tomatoes better because they are BPA free and more eco-friendly than aluminum cans.
• Reduced Sodium Vegetable Stock or Bouillon: I love this low sodium vegetable base for my recipes because it has a great flavor and is lower in sodium. I only develop my recipes with low sodium ingredients so the ingredients shine.  You can always add salt to a recipe if it needs it, but it’s almost impossible to take it out!  By starting with a low sodium broth or bouillon, you can build bright vibrant flavors and add more salt later if needed.
• Spinach
• Parsley
• Salt & Pepper

Meal Prep Lentil Soup For the Win!

This oil free vegan lentil soup is the perfect recipe for homemade meal prep.  I am a huge fan of meal prepping, batch cooking, and making recipes ahead.  I love the convenience of cooking once and being able to enjoy homemade meals during the week when I don’t have time.

There’s a whole section of TheHerbeevore.com dedicated to my favorite tried & true meal prep recipes.  With just a little planning and prep, you can have a week’s worth of recipes ready in the time it would take to make one portion.  Just batch cook, divide into individual containers, and place in the fridge or freezer for later!  I also made a list of my favorite meal prep products on Amazon that I use weekly. They make cooking easy.

1. In the instant pot, add the garlic, onion, carrots, celery, salt, tellicherry pepper, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, balsamic vinegar, lentils, potatoes, diced tomatoes with juice, and vegetable stock. Seal lid and cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes.
2. Once instant pot has finished cooking, carefully quick release the steam, taking care to avoid the steam vent while releasing.
3. Stir in the spinach and fresh parsley. The heat from the soup will wilt the spinach.  Serve with a thick slice of baguette and enjoy.

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