Description
A heartwarming Instant Pot soup combining creamy sweet potatoes and earthy lentils with vibrant spices, perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated or minced ginger
- 1 serrano pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed until the water runs clear
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt + more to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
- Coconut yogurt (for serving, optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for serving, optional)
- Flatbread or rice (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Select the Sauté setting on your Instant Pot and heat the coconut oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, serrano pepper (if using), garam masala, curry powder (if using), cumin, and turmeric. Stir for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the rinsed red lentils, diced sweet potatoes, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, seal the pressure release valve, and select the Pressure Cook setting. Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the release valve to Venting.
- Stir the soup well, taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Ladle the warm soup into bowls and top with coconut yogurt and fresh cilantro, served with flatbread or rice.
Notes
For a milder soup, skip the serrano pepper and adjust seasoning to your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, Instant Pot, vegan, lentils, sweet potato
