Vegan Instant Pot Lentil and Cabbage Soup

Name: Vegan Instant Pot Lentil and Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, (diced); 3 medium carrots, (diced); 4 g arlic cloves, (minced); 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt + more to taste ((see Note 1) ); ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 cup (200g) green lentils; 1 medium green cabbage, (quartered, cored and thinly sliced or chopped); 1 vegetable bouillon cube ((can use 2 for more flavor) (see Note 2)); 4 cups (960 mL) water ((see Note 2) ); 2 bay leaves; 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; For serving: whole grain bread or baguette

An easy, budget-friendly lentil and cabbage soup made in the Instant Pot. Made with everyday, affordable ingredients you might already have in your pantry, this is a hearty and easy soup that’s perfect for meal prep and easy, quick dinners.

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Vegan Instant Pot Lentil and Cabbage Soup

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, (diced)
3 medium carrots, (diced)
4 g arlic cloves, (minced)
2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt + more to taste ((see Note 1) )
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup (200g) green lentils
1 medium green cabbage, (quartered, cored and thinly sliced or chopped)
1 vegetable bouillon cube ((can use 2 for more flavor) (see Note 2))
4 cups (960 mL) water ((see Note 2) )
2 bay leaves
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
For serving: whole grain bread or baguette

Steps

Crush the canned whole tomatoes by hand into a bowl.
Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and let the pot heat up for a few minutes before adding the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onion is lightly browned and completely soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the carrots, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Cook until the carrots are just starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the lentils, cabbage, water, vegetable bouillon cube, remaining salt, and bay leaves. Stir to combine, pressing the cabbage down with a long spoon to ensure everything is below the Instant Pot’s maximum capacity line. Select the Cancel setting.
Pour the crushed tomatoes on top and stir to combine.
Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Pressure Cook setting at high pressure and set the cook time to 10 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release.
Once the pressure has released naturally, open the pot and stir in the vinegar. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper as needed. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories37519% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 5.000

Per Serving Rp 1.250/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 10.000 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (7% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
extra virgin olive oil	0.5 tablespoons	-	-
yellow onion	1 medium	-	-
carrots	3 medium	-	-
arlic cloves	4 g	-	-
Diamond Crystal kosher salt + more to taste	2 teaspoons	-	-
freshly cracked black pepper	0.5 teaspoon	-	-
	1 cup	-	-
green cabbage	1 medium	-	-
vegetable bouillon cube	1	-	-
	4 cups	-	-
bay leaves	2	Rp 25.000/kg	Rp 5.000
	1	-	-
apple cider vinegar	2 tablespoons	-	-
For serving	-	-	-