Soups
Lentil Soup
Makes about 10 cups
Lentil Soup
Makes about 10 cups
Simple, yet satisfying. This cool weather favorite is ready in no time with the Multicooker!
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup): Calories 204 (9% from fat) carb. 33g pro. 14g fat 2g sat. fat 0mg chol. 0mg sod. 606mg calc. 49mg fiber 15g
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 pound dried brown lentils
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Preparation
- Put the oil into the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Multicooker. Select Sauté/Brown. Set the temperature to Low and press Start.
- Once the unit is preheated and the oil is hot, add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, cumin, pepper, and a pinch of the salt. Stir vegetables and cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Press Stop.
- Add the lentils, broth, bay leaf, and crushed tomatoes. Secure lid and select Soup. Set the pressure to High, the time for 12 minutes, and press Start.
- When the tone sounds, allow pressure to release naturally.
- Once pressure is completely released, carefully open the lid and add the remaining salt and lemon juice. Discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, stir in additional broth while unit is on Keep Warm.
