Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup
Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup balances earthy brown lentils and tender chard with cumin, coriander, and a hint of cinnamon for warm, layered depth. Bright lemon and fresh cilantro lift each spoonful, making it comforting yet vibrant. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a nourishing starter alongside warm flatbread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute setting. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion, potato, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until they begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cilantro, salt, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon over the mixture; stir until fragrant.
- 2
Pour in water and lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method following the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in chard; cover the soup and let it sit until the chard wilts, about 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in the juice of 1 lemon.
- 4
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the remaining cilantro. Cut the second lemon into wedges and serve on the side.
- Calories 153.6 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.67 g Low Source
- Carbs 29.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.59 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.5 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 36.88 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.58 g Low Source
- Sugar 11.42 g High
- Added Sugar 9.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 56.7 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate
- Potassium 408.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 35.37 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 28.35 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup is a Lebanese dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 153.6 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup?
- It is a Lebanese soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 153.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
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