Packed with protein and fiber, this deliciously gluten-free vegetarian Lentil Minestrone Soup has less than 150 calories per serving.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Natural Release:10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Calories: 132
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1mediumyellow onion, chopped
1-½cupschopped carrots
1cupchopped celery
3cloves garlic, minced
1cupchopped zucchini
1cupdry green lentils
1can(28 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
2teaspoonsdried basil
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoondried thyme
3cupswater
2teaspoonsfine sea salt
Black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes:
chopped parsley, chopped basil, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, etc.
Instructions
Add olive oil to inner pot and press Sauté button. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook until softened and onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stop cooking by pressing Cancel button and stir in garlic.
Stir in the zucchini, lentils, tomatoes along with juice, basil, oregano, thyme, water and a sprinkling of black pepper. Ensure everything is well mixed and lentils are covered.
Place the lid on the pot in the locked position and move the steam release valve to "Sealing" position. Cook on HIGH pressure for 5 minutes.
After the cooking time finishes, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before moving the steam release valve to "Venting" position and releasing the pressure (being careful to not get burned from the steam).
Unlock and remove the lid once the float valve drops.
Add salt and give mixture a good stir. Adjust seasonings as desired.
Serve immediately and top with chopped parsley or basil, if desired. Fresh grated Parmesan also makes a tasty garnish.
Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
Classic minestrone is usually made with vegetables, pasta and sometimes beans. This enlightened version is made gluten-free by substituting dry green lentils for the pasta.According to the recipe instructions, it is best to add the salt after the lentils have become tender, rather than before cooking. If you add salt before cooking, the lentils may turn out tough, not soft and tender.Click here to see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.3*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Instant Pot Lentil Minestrone
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 132Calories from Fat 19
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.1g3%
Carbohydrates 21.5g7%
Fiber 9g36%
Protein 6.8g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.