Instant Pot 15 Beans Soup/Iraqi Style/ #Recipe463CFF

mixed beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are cheaper and cook faster than a variety of beans.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Using water reduces sodium and is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: oregano

Oregano is a common herb that can substitute for bay leaves.

Wash beans well and soak for 4 hours or don't soak.

Saute onion in olive oil until hot.

Add onions and cook until light brown.

Add the soaked beans and mix.

Add salt and black pepper and mix.

Add water or vegetable broth and mix well.

Turn the sauté feature off and ensure the plastic ring is in place and the handle is in the sealing position, then close.

Press the bean button for 60 minutes for soft beans and 45 minutes for firmer beans.

When the time is up, wait about 10-20 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.

Wait for the safety button to come down and unlock.

Meanwhile, fry a medium-sized onion in 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat until light brown, then turn off the heat and add tahini.

Add the mixture over the soup and let it thicken over time.

Cover and keep warm to serve later or serve immediately.

When serving, garnish with fried onions, a little tahini, a sprinkle of black pepper, and lemon juice if desired.

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