SPICED CARROT & LENTIL SOUP *PRESSURE COOK* Easy NINJA FOODI Recipe | A great Autumn/Winter Lunch

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often less expensive and maintain a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for sautéing.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning is a cost-effective way to achieve flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro can be more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Toast 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds in the Ninja pot until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, then set aside for garnish.

Add vegetable oil or olive oil to the Ninja pot and heat.

Add the chopped onion to the pot, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add another tablespoon of toasted cumin seeds to the softened onions and stir until fragrant.

Stir in the diced celery and cook for a minute.

Add 900 g of sliced carrots to the pot and stir through.

Add 150 g of rinsed red lentils and stir.

Pour in 1.5 liters of vegetable stock, scraping the bottom of the pot to incorporate any stuck bits.

Close the lid, seal the pressure cooker, and set to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes with natural release.

After cooking, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending until smooth, adjusting seasoning as needed.

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