Dinner for 4

Instant Pot Lentil Soup with canned tomatoes

Name: Instant Pot Lentil Soup with canned tomatoes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup broth or water; 1/2 onion chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 inch ginger; 1 hot green chili (optional); 1/2 tsp ground cumin or ground coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 3/4 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 15 oz diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup sliced carrots; 3/4 cup lentils; 2 1/2 cups veggie broth or water; 3/4 tsp salt; 2 cups spinach or chopped quick cooking greens; cayenne and lemon/lime juice to taste (optional); pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

$4.39for 430 minServes 4

Lentils, tomatoes, carrots, and greens simmer under pressure with garlic and warm spices for a hearty vegan soup.

Instant Pot Lentil Soup with canned tomatoes

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 0.5 oz$0.35/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.23Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 5.25 oz$0.11/oz typical	5.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.39

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.10 per serving$4.39 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1/4 cup broth or water
1/2 onion chopped
4 cloves garlic
1/2 inch ginger
1 hot green chili (optional)
1/2 tsp ground cumin or ground coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
3/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
15 oz diced tomatoes
3/4 cup sliced carrots
3/4 cup lentils
2 1/2 cups veggie broth or water
3/4 tsp salt
2 cups spinach or chopped quick cooking greens
cayenne and lemon/lime juice to taste (optional)
pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Steps

Set the Instant Pot to sauté, add the broth, onion, garlic, ginger, chili, and spices, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, carrots, lentils, remaining broth, salt, and pepper, then seal the lid.
Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Stir in the spinach and cook on sauté for 2 minutes until wilted.
Taste and add cayenne or lemon juice if desired.

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