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Thai Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup with scallions and cilantro
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Instant Pot Thai Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Delicious vegan soup made with red curry paste, sweet potato, carrots, lentils, and creamy coconut milk nourishes your soul! Perfect for a chilly day or when you're in need of a quick, hearty meal!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Shweta

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion;, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic;, chopped
  • 1 inch ginger;, chopped
  • ½ cup red lentils
  • 1 medium sweet potato;, roughly cubed
  • 1 cup carrots;, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth;, low sodium
  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce;, low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste*
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste;, no salt added
  • cilantro,, for garnish (optional)
  • scallions,, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in the Instant Pot on saute mode.
  • Saute onions, ginger, garlic until fragrant.
  • Add sweet potatoes, lentils, carrots, vegetable broth, tomato paste, red curry paste, coconut milk, and soy sauce to the Instant Pot.
  • Combine well, close the lid, and set the pressure release valve to sealed.
  • Adjust the pressure to high pressure and set the Instant Pot to "Manual" to cook for 10 minutes.
  • Once the Instant Pot beeps, natural pressure release. After pressure is released naturally, switch the pressure release valve from sealed to vent. Open lid carefully.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend thoroughly. Add more vegetable broth depending on your preference on thickness of soup.
  • Top with extra coconut milk, scallions, and cilantro. Enjoy warm!

Notes

The soup will thicken as it sits so add more vegetable broth or water to adjust the consistency.
*Different brands of red curry paste spice levels vary so adjust to your preference. 

Nutrition Info

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 14667IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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