INSTANT POT RED LENTIL SOUP ENJOY DAN:

          INSTANT POT TURKISH RED LENTIL SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-cup lentils rinsed and picked over

2-tablespoons olive oil

1-onion, finely diced

1-carrot, diced

4-whole garlic cloves

2-teasppon ground cumin

1-teaspoon EACH paprika, & curry powder

1/2-teaspoon EACH dried mint, oregano & turmeric

1/4-teaspoon EACH red pepper flakes & black pepper

1-(28 Oz) can diced tomatoes

3-cups beef broth

3-cups water

1-cup kale, chopped, tough ribs removed

1-tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Push the SAUTE mode and it reads hot add oil.

2.   Add onion, carrots and garlic, sauté for 4 minutes.

3.   Stir in cumin and next 6 ingredients, cook 1 minute.

4.   Pour tomatoes, broth, water, red pepper, salt & pepper into the pot.

5.   Close lid & press PRESSURE COOK on high for 20 minutes.

6.   Close pressure value.

7.   Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes.

8.   With an immersion blender blend until lightly blend and slightly thick.

9.   Stir in kale, lemon juice, salt & pepper.

10  Press SAUTE Mode, bring soup to a simmer & cook 5-more minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                                FOOD FOR THE SOUL!!