A hearty blend of fresh vegetables and red lentils plus delicious spinach topping leaves you completely satisfied. It is filled with plethora of benefits and comes together in 30 minutes.
When it is cold and rainy outside all I crave is a big bowl of piping hot soup. Soups are nourishing, healthy , cozy and comforting. And this one here my friend is no exception. For a moment keep your supplements aside and try real food. This soup is packed with beta carotene which is further converted into Vitamin A. Beta-carotene is a red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits and our body converts beta carotene into Vitamin A . Beta carotene from food source is safer to consume as compared to the supplements . The advantage of dietary beta-carotene is that the body only converts as much as it needs. Excess vitamin A is toxic. Toxic vitamin A levels can occur if you consume too many supplements. So getting nutrition from food directly is always a good idea. Moreover adding red lentils makes it a protein rich soup too . I make this soup at least once a week and try to eat Vitamin A rich food’s throughout . It is not difficult to get your daily dose of Vitamin A everyday.
We love this soup because it’s – Vegan. Gluten free. Packed with Vitamin A and Protein. Comes with great benefits. Under 30 minutes. Pressure cooked in Instant Pot. What is this soup made of ? I have used beta carotene rich orange / red pigment produce like sweet potatoes, red & orange bell peppers , carrots , onions and tomatoes . I have even amplified this soup for some great protein & extra nutrition intake by adding red lentils. And instead of topping it with croutons I have pan sautéed some spinach – again a great source of beta carotene with a touch of garlic and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Pressure cooking this soup in my Instant Pot makes this soup a breeze . You may even cook it on the stove top or traditional pressure cooker. Look for further instructions and recipe below.
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