Mediterranean Diet Friendly Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Instant Pot Lentil Soup

This cozy lentil soup checks every Mediterranean pantry box: golden olive oil, softened onion, carrot, and celery, a warm blend of cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and turmeric, and a hearty base of red lentils simmered with diced tomatoes. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, pressure-cooking everything in about 12 minutes so the lentils turn tender and the flavors meld without hours on the stove. A quick partial blend gives the soup that perfect balance of creamy body and rustic texture, then a finishing splash of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole pot. Serve it with an extra drizzle of olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a scatter of fresh parsley for a bowl that feels both rustic and vibrant. It's a plant-forward, olive-oil-driven dish built on legumes and vegetables, making it a naturally great fit for a Mediterranean-style table.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 tbsp olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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1 large yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)

For serving

2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (Normal). Add 2 tbsp olive oil and heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute, watching closely so the garlic does not scorch.

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