Instant Pot® Lentil and Rice Soup

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Instant Pot® yellow lentil and rice soup with lemon is served with a lemon wedge.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow lentils

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 small carrots, diced

  • 1 stalk celery, diced

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme

  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

  • 8 cups water

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided

Directions

  1. Soak lentils and rice in cold water to cover for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and drain. Set aside.

  2. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and saute carrots, celery, and onion until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in coriander, salt, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and chili powder. Stir in drained rice and lentils. Pour in water; add lemon zest. Close and lock the lid.

  3. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve.

Cook's Note:

You can use pigeon peas instead of yellow lentils.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

161 Calories
2g Fat
30g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 161
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 368mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 285mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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