Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

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Getting ready for soup season? Make this filling, vegan Instant Pot lentil soup with quinoa in just minutes! Keep reading to see how easy it is to put this lentil soup recipe together and some Instant Pot cooking tips.

Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

One bite of this Instant Pot lentil quinoa soup and you’ll agree – it is wonderful! This soup is so full of flavor.

Plus, it’s healthy and vegan too.

It’s really easy to make as well. All you need to do is just dump the ingredients in the Instant Pot and come back to a delicious lentil quinoa soup – what a win!

A bowl of Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup with fresh chopped parsley

If you prefer a soup that has some kind of meat, then you should try my Instant Pot Beef Stew. The beef cooks down so it is super tender and the broth is rich and flavorful.

If you want a slow cooker recipe, try my two-ingredient slow cooker chicken stew. It’s so simple- you won’t even have to think!

A spoonful of Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

How To Make Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Here’s how to make this thick and tasty soup.

A close-up of Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

It’s so easy that as soon as you make this soup a few times, you’ll realize that making soup with lentils and quinoa in the Instant Pot is a lot easier than you thought!

The ingredients of lentil soup in the instant pot

First, put all ingredients except parsley in the Instant Pot. You are going to use the parsley as a garnish at the very end, so keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready for it.

Lentil Quinoa soup in the Instant Pot

Next, close the lid and turn the valve to a “Sealing” position. Press either the “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” button and set the time to 15 minutes on high pressure.

Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup Recipe

When the Instant Pot is done cooking, quick release (QR) the steam. Be very careful not to burn yourself. 

A ladle of Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

Finally, ladle the lentil quinoa soup into bowls, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve!

Scooping out Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

Cooking Tips

  • Save time and use frozen chopped onion.
  • Always garnish with fresh parsley, not dried. It tastes better and looks better too.
  • Measure the water correctly, don’t just guess. The pressure cooker needs all 8 cups of water to make this soup have the correct consistency.
  • Store leftover soup in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It will last up to 3 days in the fridge if properly sealed.

a bowl of Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

What To Serve With Quinoa Lentil Soup

This is a classic and comforting soup recipe that will taste amazing with all of your favorite foods that you like to eat with soup.

Make this Instant Pot cornbread ahead of time and heat it up when you’re ready to eat! These air fryer acorn squash fries are also a delish side dish to eat with a hot bowl of soup.

If you want to enjoy a soup and salad lunch, then chop up zucchini radish salad for some extra nutrients. Talk about a healthy lunch!

An overhead view of Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

More Instant Pot Soup Recipes

If you loved my Instant Pot lentil quinoa soup, check out some of my other Instant Pot recipes!

These are some of my go-to’s:

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Instant Pot Lentil Quinoa Soup

This Instant Pot lentil quinoa soup is amazing! So full of flavor, healthy and vegan! Just dump the ingredients in the Instant Pot and come back to a delicious lentil quinoa soup - what a win!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lentil, quinoa
Cooking Method: Instant Pot
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 188kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 sticks celery chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 bunch parsley chopped

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Instructions

  • Put all ingredients except parsley in the Instant Pot. Close the lid and turn the valve to a Sealing position. Press the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" button and set the time to 15 minutes on High pressure.
  • When the Instant Pot is done cooking, quick release (QR) the steam. Laddle the lentil quinoa soup into bowls, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4659IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This is a must try recipe, especially for vegans like me. I suggest using veggie broth instead of water for more flavor. Highly recommend!

  2. 5 stars
    The soup has a powerful taste, the quinoa adds a nice texture. This is a perfect cozy delicious meal.

5 from 2 votes

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