Instant Pot&Reg; Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
They are great in soups and wonderful for creating smooth purees.
Recipe Summary Instant Pot&Reg; Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
This Lebanese lentil soup is a beautiful sunny color thanks to red lentils. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of aleppo pepper, if desired.Ingredients | Cooking Red Lentils In Instant Pot2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced1 carrot, peeled and diced1 tomato, diced2 celery ribs, diced1 clove garlic, chopped, or more to taste1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt¾ teaspoon ground cumin⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon⅛ teaspoon allspice4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth2 cups water1 ½ cups red lentils2 lemons2 pita bread, cut into squarescooking spray1 pinch saltDirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion, potato, carrot, tomato, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle salt, cumin, cinnamon, and allspice over the vegetables and stir until fragrant.Pour in stock, water, and lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.Meanwhile, spread pita squares on a lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray and season with salt.Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 8 minutes.Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Stir in juice of 1 lemon.Divide soup among bowls and scatter a handful of pita chips over each. Cut the second lemon into wedges and serve alongside.This soup tends to thicken as it sits. You can thin leftovers with some water when reheating.Info | Cooking Red Lentils In Instant Potprep: 25 mins cook: 25 mins additional: 5 mins total: 55 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings
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