How to Make Red Lentil and Yellow Split Pea Soup Made with a Pressure Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of soup on a cold winter day. And when it's made with the convenience of a pressure cooker, it's even better. That's why this recipe for Red Lentil and Yellow Split Pea Soup is a must-try for anyone who loves a comforting and delicious meal.

This soup is packed with protein and fiber, thanks to the combination of red lentils and yellow split peas. Not only does it taste amazing, but it's also incredibly nutritious. Plus, making it in a pr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup yellow split peas
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place the lentils, split peas, onion, carrots, garlic, and cumin into a pressure cooker, and stir in the chicken broth. Seal the cooker, bring to pressure over medium heat, and reduce heat to keep the pressure stable; cook under pressure for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow pressure to subside. When the cooker is at normal pressure, remove the cover, season with salt and pepper and stir in lemon juice to serve.
  • Nutrition

    170 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 781mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 264mg