Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Lentil Soup
Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Lentil Soup blends tender lentils with picante sauce, cumin, and taco seasoning for a gently spicy, tomato-forward bowl with bright lime and fresh cilantro. The jalapeño and aromatics add warmth without overwhelming heat, making it cozy yet lively. Serve for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch, topped with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add olive oil and let it heat for 1 minute. Add the carrot, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno; saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Press Cancel.
- 2
Add the broth, picante sauce, lentils, taco seasoning, and cumin. Stir to mix. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Ladle into bowls and serve right away.
- Calories 82.23 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 5.51 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 13.46 g 5%
- Total Fat 1.95 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 673.47 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 5.86 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 2.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 93.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 201.42 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 41.43 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 9.03 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Mexican Style Lentil Soup is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 82.23 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Lentils. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Lentil Soup?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 82.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Lentil Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 82.23 calories and 5.51 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 673.47 mg (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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