Comments on: Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:54:45 +0000

Love this recipe. It's so tasty and most importantly, easy!

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Tue, 18 May 2021 02:39:26 +0000

This is a really tasty and comforting soup. I love the texture that the pulverized lentils give, almost like a chowder. My one qualm is that it felt to be missing some depth of flavour. I added some smoked paprika which was nice. I'm sure it will be even better tomorrow. Also I found one and a half lemons enough. Thank you!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Sat, 15 May 2021 01:07:18 +0000

YUM! Doubled the carrot and celery and added some frozen corn. Easy peasy. THANK YOU.

By: A Virtual Vegan

A Virtual Vegan — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:35:47 +0000

In reply to Liz. So pleased you enjoyed it Liz! Thanks for coming back to leave a review/rating!

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:29:32 +0000

Love Love LOVE this soup! I omitted the oil and it was still FANTASTIC!! I am making it again today and adding more veggies! Thank you for your wonderful recipes! Lots of Love, Liz

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:42:34 +0000

Made oil-free and left out the added salt because I used Better than Bouillon which is salty enough.
Thanks for another great vegan recipe!
Please keep the instant pot recipes coming :-)

By: A Virtual Vegan

A Virtual Vegan — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:25:31 +0000

In reply to Adele. I'm a little confused because this recipe was created and tested in a 6 quart Instant Pot by me, and then also tested by my 3 recipe testers (as all of my recipes are before they make it to my website). I've made it frequently myself since too as it's one of my personal favourites. It should fit fine and never goes above the max line on the metal insert pot. There is 1920 mls of liquid in the recipe which is only 2 quarts and 3 or 4 potatoes, plus all the other bits and pieces which aren't too voluminous. It really shouldn't have gone over the max line. Are you sure your Instant Pot is 6 quarts? If it is I can only think you must have mismeasured something?

By: Adele

Adele — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:05:11 +0000

I did a previous review and rated 3 star as it should be noted that a large pressure cooker should be used to accommodate the volume of veggies and volume of broth. I removed from my instant pot and cooked the soup on high for 3 hours with half of the potatoes and 900 mls veggie stock. The spices and lentils were as written. When the soup was done I added another 900 ml veggie stock. The flavour was excellent! Recommend you notate to use large pressure cooker. Even with just 900 mls stock my pressure cooker was filled to the top. Thanks for the recipe. Loved it even with half of the potatoes.

By: Adele

Adele — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:45:55 +0000

I have a 6 quart instant pot. I followed the recipe but realized that the amount of potatoes were going to be too much so I used half. I already had sautéed the carrots and onions in the pot. I added the full amount of lentils and poured in 900 ml veggie broth. This took me almost to the top of a 6 quart pressure cooker. I dumped it all in a 6 quart slow cooker and will try it on high for 3 hours and hope for the best. I’ll use the rest of the broth when warming up the soup.

By: Lesli

Lesli — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:31:14 +0000

This recipe is great! We loved it and will make again. The veggies were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I was in a hurry to get dinner on the table so I forgot to add the lemon juice but will try it with the leftovers. My changes: I omitted the oil and sugar, and next time will cut the salt down a bit as it was too salty for my taste. Thanks for a great recipe for a wintery January day!