Red Lentil Soup

Maxine

Serves 4

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 large celery stalks, diced

1 small yellow onion, diced

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup red lentils

4 cups water or vegetable broth

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Extra virgin olive oil, for serving

Ground sumac, for serving

1. Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and heat the olive oil. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and salt and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion has softened and is translucent. Add the lentils, water, and bay leaf and stir well.

2. Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Press the Cancel button to reset the cooking program, then select the Soup/Broth setting and set the cooking time for 15 minutes at high pressure.

3. Let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes, then move the Pressure Release to Venting to release any remaining steam. Open the pot and stir in the lemon juice, then taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.

4. Ladle the soup into bowl, top each serving with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of sumac, and serve right away.

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