Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
A quick and easy soup made in the electric pressure cooker that celebrates the flavors and colors of the plant-based diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 4 tsp garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup green lentils, uncooked
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced, salt-free
- 4 cups spinach
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Set electric pressure cooker to Sauté. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 4 minutes, adding a drop or two of water as needed.
- Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook one minute.
- Add vegetable broth, sweet potatoes, lentils, water, and tomatoes. Stir.
- Cover electric pressure cooker with lid, close steam vent, choose Manual (Pressure Cook High) and set to 12 minutes.
- When electric pressure cooker beeps, let the pressure come down naturally in the Warm setting.
- Carefully open lid. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season to taste with black pepper and serve.
Notes: To make this recipe on the stovetop, follow steps 1-3, then bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium, cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and lentils are cooked, stirring occasionally. Add spinach and stir until wilted, then serve. The consistency of the soup will differ depending on cooking method.
