PRESSURE COOKER VEGAN RED LENTIL SOUP

Pressure Cooker Vegan Red Lentil Soup image

This vegan soup is based on lentils, tofu, and tomato puree. High in protein and just delicious, it's a staple in our home.

Provided by Tridelice

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 54m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) package tofu
4 cups tomato puree
2 cups dry red lentils, soaked in water overnight and drained
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
½ cup almond milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat and saute garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tofu and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate.
Pour tomato puree, lentils, and cilantro into the pressure cooker, reserving 2 tablespoons cilantro for garnish. Stir in vegetable broth and 3/4 of the tofu.
Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook on low heat for 23 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
Remove 1 1/2 cups of lentils from pressure cooker with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add almond milk and puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Add the reserved lentils and remaining tofu back to soup and mix. Ladle soup into soup bowls. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 769.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g