Instant Pot Lebanese Lentil and Chard Soup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Instant Pot Lebanese Lentil and Chard Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion

chopped

1 russet potato

cubed

3 ribs celery

chopped

4 cloves garlic

chopped

or more to taste

1 small bunch cilantro

chopped

divided

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

8 cups water

1 ½ cups brown lentils

1 bunch Swiss chard

stems removed and leaves sliced into thin ribbons

2 lemons

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion potato celery and garlic; cook and stir until starting to soften 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cilantro salt cumin coriander and cinnamon on top; stir until fragrant.

Step 2

Pour in water and lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in chard; cover soup and let sit until chard wilts about 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in juice of 1 lemon.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with remaining cilantro. Cut the second lemon into wedges and serve alongside.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Lebanese Lentil and Chard Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 201.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.2g 22%

Carbohydrates: 32.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 14g 56%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 4.1g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 2082.4IU 42%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 39.2mg 65%

Folate: 193mcg 48%

Calcium: 80.4mg 8%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 84.7mg 30%

Potassium: 697.2mg 20%

Sodium: 447.2mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 36.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.