Healthy & Protein Rich Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup |Instant pot Healthy Soup Recipes |IP recipes Indian

15-bean mix

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are lower in cost.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more affordable.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides similar flavor with health benefits.

Rinse the 15-bean mix under cold water until clear.

Soak the beans in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add the soaked beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, and cumin to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1-1.5 hours, until beans are tender.

Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed to maintain desired consistency.

Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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