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By minimalistbaker.com
Instant Pot Curried Lentil Soup (Indian-Inspired)
Instructions
Prep:20minCook:30min
Comforting lentil soup with a little bit of spice, a lot-a-bit of flavor, and just the right amount of creaminess. A nourishing, plant-based meal made effortless with the help of the Instant Pot!
Updated at: Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:19:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
30
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories408.7 kcal (20%)
Total Fat9 g (13%)
Carbs65.9 g (25%)
Sugars10.3 g (11%)
Protein20 g (40%)
Sodium964.1 mg (48%)
Fiber21.6 g (77%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![1 Tbsp coconut oil ((or olive or avocado oil // if oil-free, sub water))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1572901849/custom_upload/5afcaa4f997dad7c80da03dc2ec53001.jpg)
1 Tbspcoconut oil
or olive or avocado oil if oil-free, sub water
![1 medium yellow onion, diced ((1 medium onion yields ~1 ½ cups or 240 g))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764675/graph/fooddb/0be3604e4c690ffccf45a20789ba4b8c.jpg)
240gyellow onion
medium, diced, 1 medium onion yields ~1 1/2 cups or
![2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped ((2 medium carrots yield ~3/4 cup or 120 g))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312211/custom_upload/1031eaaf8321d585f99b147587fedcef.jpg)
120gcarrots
medium, peeled and chopped, 2 medium carrots yield ~3/4 cup or
![4 cloves garlic, minced ((4 cloves garlic yield ~1 ½ Tbsp))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
4 clovesgarlic
minced, 4 cloves garlic yield ~1 1/2 Tbsp
![1 tsp minced fresh ginger](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764881/graph/fooddb/7c03d5b5acf9700e9d9417a76f340a0e.jpg)
1 tspfresh ginger
minced
![1/4 tsp each sea salt + black pepper ((plus more to taste))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764459/graph/fooddb/dd4fb8d3133c4abb9cf8d993605cceba.jpg)
¼ tspsea salt
plus more to taste
![1/4 tsp each sea salt + black pepper ((plus more to taste))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
¼ tspblack pepper
plus more to taste
![1 ½ Tbsp curry powder* ((DIY for best flavor))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764574/graph/fooddb/6dd3e505beb483e0029897feb826856f.jpg)
1.5 Tbspcurry powder
DIY for best flavor
![2 cups diced potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces ((we used Yukon gold))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764691/graph/fooddb/51be8e283b22f85c042aee5bdda68c12.jpg)
2 cupspotatoes
diced, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, we used Yukon gold
![1 cup uncooked green or brown lentils](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1563975228/custom_upload/156506fa0a8bc3ee3c820ed54d0892a2.jpg)
1 cupgreen lentils
uncooked, or brown
![4 cups vegetable broth ((or store-bought — we like Pacific brand))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981395/custom_upload/9366e482b785cd1419bd1c6944b7a3e0.jpg)
4 cupsvegetable broth
or store-bought — we like Pacific brand
![2-3 cups chopped kale or baby spinach](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764897/graph/fooddb/3fd0929b3c072e224ddbe00db37fbe8d.jpg)
2 cupskale
chopped, or baby spinach
![1/2 cup canned light coconut milk](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1567629215/custom_upload/8c4e7801cb02b23f16de6c65c3102bf8.jpg)
½ cupcanned light coconut milk
![1 Tbsp coconut sugar ((optional))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312237/custom_upload/cbf086e8c3e5542c06e094f36cea1378.jpg)
1 Tbspcoconut sugar
optional
![Freshly chopped cilantro](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764540/graph/fooddb/d044b42a25f1090b403e6810d274f062.jpg)
cilantro
freshly chopped
![Lemon juice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1572901791/custom_upload/2a63a78282f91f6457577f4f2bbc1b8f.jpg)
lemon juice
![Easy Vegan Naan](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764653/graph/fooddb/774813c1d94cca2d88234d308fcde7e6.jpg)
naan
easy, vegan
Instructions
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