Lentil Soup

Author

NuWave

Servings

6

Category

Appetizers

Ingredients

• 2 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 c onion, small dice
• ½ c carrots, small dice
• ½ c celery, small dice
• 2 t sea salt
• 1 lb lentils, dry, picked & rinsed
• 1 c tomato, peeled, large dice
• 2 qt chicken stock
• ½ t coriander, ground
• ½ t cumin, ground
• ½ t grains of paradise
• Parsley, fine chop (garnish)

Directions

1. Set pressure cooker to "sear", press "start/stop", and add oil.
2. Once hot, add onion, carrot, celery, and salt. Sweat vegetables for 6 minutes.
3. Add lentils, tomato, stock, coriander, cumin, and grains of paradise.
4. Close and lock lid. Set pressure cooker to "soup", adjust time to 25 minutes, and press "start/stop".
5. When done, quick release and make sure all pressure is released before opening lid.
6. Carefully open lid and use a stick blender (immersion blender) to puree soup to desired consistency.
7. Ladle into serving dishes and enjoy.