Cardamom Lentil Soup

This vegan Instant Pot soup is a comforting blend of red lentils and aromatic spices like cardamom, cumin, and coriander. It's easy to make and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Put the Instant Pot in "saut" mode and heat the olive oil

When you add the chopped onions and garlic, cook them until they become clear

Add the celery, carrots, and spices turmeric, cardamom, cumin, and coriander

Do this for two minutes

Put in the vegetable broth and red lentils

Mix well

Put the Instant Pot's lid back on and set it to high pressure manual mode for 8 minutes

After you are done, let the pressure drop naturally for 5 minutes

Then, carefully do a quick release

Be careful when you open the lid, and add salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot with fresh cilantro on top