INSTANT POT ARMENIAN LENTIL SOUP ENJOY DAN:

                       INSTANT POT ARMENIAN LENTIL SOUP by CHEF DAN:

                                (FOR LORRAINE KATZAKIANS 99 BIRTHDAY)

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

2-tablespoons olive oil

1-onion,

1-EACH red & green bell pepper

5-plum tomatoes

4-garlic cloves

3/4-cup black lentils

1/2-cup red lentils

2-carrots, diced

1-teaspoon ground chili paste

6-cups vegetables broth

1/2-cup golden raisins

2-eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes

2-teaspoon salt

1/2-teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4-teaspoon EACH Ground cumin, allspice & turmeric powder

1/2-tablespoon fresh mint

1-jalapeno, pierced

DIRECTIONS:

1.   On the Instant Pot push SAUTE button &when it reads HOT.

2.   In a food processor, add onion, bell peppers & garlic, process until chunky.

3.   Add oil & vegetables to the Instant Pot & SAUTE for 10 minutes.

4.   Chop tomatoes using food processor & add to the pot.

5.   Let cool down for 10 minutes.

6.   Gather all the spices & set them aside.

7.   Rinse the black & red lentils using a strainer basket, set aside.

8.   Then add black lentils, carrots & chili paste & sauté for 2 minutes.

9.   Pour in broth, eggplant, & all seasoning, mix to combine.

10  Place pierced jalapeno to the pot, then add golden raisins.

11  Lock lid & close pressure value.

12  Push Pressure Cook button & cook 10 minutes on high pressure.

13  When finished let rest 10 minutes & then release pressure manually.

14  Remove lid & stir in fresh mint.

Garnish with fresh mint & sour cream or plan yogurt.

ENJOY DAN:                     LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER STAY STRONG!!!