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Prep time
10 minutes
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Cook time
20 minutes
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Serves
4-6
Author Notes
A traditional Turkish red lentil soup made quickly and easily in the instant pot. This version is adapted from the webstie, Ozlem's Turkish Table, for the Instant Pot. —Desert Cooking
Ingredients
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1
Onion, chopped
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`1 tablespoons
Olive Oil
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1 cup
Red Lentils
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1 tablespoon
Rice
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2 tablespoons
Bulgur
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4 tablespoons
High Quality Tomato Paste
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2 tablespoons
Butter or Olive Oil if vegan
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Red pepper flakes to taste
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1-2
Lemons cut into wedges
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1 tablespoon
Dried mint
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1 tablespoon
Red pepper paste or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
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Using the "Sauté Mode" cook the onions in olive oil until translucent.
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Add the red lentils, bulgur, rice and 6 cups of (preferably hot) water.
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Press "Off" then press "Manual" and set for 7 minutes of high pressure.
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After 7 minutes, release the steam (you can also wait for natural release if you prefer).
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Add the tomato paste, red pepper paste, dried mint, and butter. Stir until well mixed and the soup has thickened (5-7 minutes).
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Serve the soup with lemon wedges.
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