Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup
Description
This Instant Pot red lentil soup is bulked up with raw cashews instead of meat, perfect for a quick and easy vegan meal.
Ingredients
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6 cups water
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1 medium yellow onion, halved
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1 large carrot, trimmed and peeled
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1/3 cup raw cashews
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1 large clove garlic
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
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lemon, juiced
Directions
1
Combine water, onion, carrot, cashews, garlic, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender; blend until completely smooth.
2
Pour the blended mixture into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Stir in red lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice.