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Home » Instant Pot Tomato Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Tomato Lentil Soup

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 23 Comments

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Instant Pot Tomato Lentil Soup. Add this one to your quick and easy weeknight dinner menu. It’s a vegan lentil soup recipe the whole family will love.

tomato lentil soup with grilled cheese croutons

Why we love Instant Pot Tomato Lentil Soup.

We need meals that satisfy, preferably something warm, and of course healthy, most of the time. Meals that won’t keep me busy in the kitchen for an hour plus cooking and cleaning. I just can’t. Nope and nope. 

For me and my household, dinner must be fast, faster than fast food or you know what– takeout is probably happening. 

It’s real life over here people, juggling business and kiddos and trying to take care of myself, have a strong marriage and you know all the things we modern mamas have to do… the struggle is real which is why I love my instant pot dinners.

Done and done, people. If you’re still wondering if you need and Instant Pot, the answer is yes! 

Tomato Lentil Soup | @KristinaLaRueRD

This vegan lentil soup made with red or yellow lentils has made an appearance on our menu for years (like since 2012 to be exact when this recipe was first published) because it’s so good, and well, fast.

While I use to do crockpot lentil soup with tis recipe, I’m now team IP so lentil soup in the instant pot it is. 

Hope you enjoy a bowl or two 🙂

 

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Tomato Lentil Soup


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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Instant Pot Tomato Lentil Soup. Add this one to your quick and easy weeknight dinner menu. It’s a vegan lentil soup recipe the whole family will love.


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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

3 celery stalks, chopped

3 medium carrots, chopped

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)

1 cup red or yellow lentils

1 tablespoon tomato paste

32 ounce box (4 cups) vegetable broth

2 cups water

28 ounce canned crushed tomatoes

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper, to taste

serve crusty bread or grilled cheese, if desired


Instructions

  1. Using Instant Pot, press SAUTE button and heat oil. Add onion, garlic, celery, carrots and stir until garlic is fragrant.
  2. Stir in cumin, coriander, lentils and tomato paste.
  3. Mix in broth, water, tomatoes, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Secure lid on Instant Pot and lock vent to sealing. Press BEANS/CHILI button and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Quick release steam and when IP has depressurized, remove lid.
  5. With an immersion blender or regular blender, puree soup until smooth.
  6. Adjust salt and pepper to taste; serve with crusty baguette or grilled cheese!

Notes

  • Depending on how you like your soup, you can add more water for a thinner consistency.
  • Option to stir in 1/4 cup half and half or cream if you like a creamy tomato soup.
  • This soup freezes well too!
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
  • Calories: 156
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0mg
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: tomato soup, tomato lentil soup, vegan lentil soup

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Kollynne says

    April 11, 2015 at 3:02 am

    love love love this soup. Love from Sydney australia

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      April 16, 2015 at 7:12 am

      YAY! So glad to hear it Kollynne. Thanks for stopping by to tell me about it 🙂 Brightens my day.

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    March 1, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    HI just wondering if the calorie count for this recipe (I came over from the MyFitnessPal blog) includes the bread/yoghurt?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      March 2, 2015 at 9:12 am

      the calorie count is just for the soup– not the bread/cheese/sour cream or yogurt if you desire.

      Reply
  3. Amber says

    January 27, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    I noticed this was adapted from a slow cooker recipe. Would it be possible to post a slow cooker version for this as well?

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 1, 2015 at 9:18 am

      The ingredients were a bit different, however I would guess you could put this in the slow cooker on low for 8 hours and all the flavors would meld together just nicely.

      Reply
  4. Beth says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:40 am

    This looks so yummy — I'm looking forward to trying it! By the way, where did you find the lovely bowl you photographed the soup in? I love it!

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    January 13, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    I made this last night and it was a big hit, thank you! I did add some freshly grated parmesan as well used grilled cheese croutons (with a mix of pepper jack and NY sharp cheddar). Loved the addition of the lentils, great idea!

    Reply
  6. @KristinaLaRueRD says

    January 9, 2013 at 1:54 am

    Hey Kelsey, Thanks for catching that! Hope you love the soup!

    Reply
  7. Kelsey says

    January 9, 2013 at 12:42 am

    Hi I'm making this right now and the directions are a bit vague. It says “stock tomatoes and bay leaf”… I just added the veggie stock, water, tomatoes, and bay leaf, but you might want to fix that in the recipe!

    Other than that, it is smelling fantastic and I can't wait to blend it up and add another lentil recipe to my arsenal!

    Reply
    • @KristinaLaRueRD says

      January 9, 2013 at 1:55 am

      Hey Kelsey, Thanks for catching that! I hope you love the soup!

      Reply
  8. JulieD says

    December 21, 2012 at 1:31 am

    This looks awesome!!!

    Reply
  9. Kylee says

    December 20, 2012 at 1:32 am

    um yes PLEASE.

    Reply
  10. Matt says

    December 15, 2012 at 12:59 am

    Is that a cut up grilled cheese on top?

    I like the way you think 🙂

    Reply
  11. plateitnclimb says

    December 14, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    I love the idea of fast feasts! I need them as a college student. Dietetics keeps you busy!

    Reply

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