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Vegan Instant Pot Lentil and Cabbage Soup

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Nisha Vora

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil of choice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt + more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1 head green cabbage, quartered, cored and thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube (can use 2 for more flavor)
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • For serving: whole grain bread or baguette

Instructions

  • Crush the canned whole tomatoes by hand into a bowl.
  • Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and let the pot heat up for a few minutes before adding the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onion is browned and completely soft, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Cook until the carrots are just starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the lentils, cabbage, water, vegetable bouillon cube, remaining salt, and bay leaves. Stir to combine, pressing the cabbage down with a long spoon to ensure everything is below the Instant Pot’s maximum capacity line. Select the Cancel setting.
  • Pour the crushed tomatoes on top and stir to combine.
  • Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Pressure Cook setting at high pressure and set the cook time to 10 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release.
  • Open the pot and stir in the vinegar and taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper as needed. Serve with bread.

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