This hearty vegan lentil soup with no tomatoes is the perfect weeknight dinner for a family on a budget. You will love making this instant pot gluten free lentil soup when you want something satisfying without any fuss. Instant pot vegan lentil soup will warm you up and it’s packed with goodness!

There are many variations of lentil soup out there and I have been making several kinds for years now. This instant pot lentil soup recipe is a vegan lentil soup with no tomatoes.

Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Soup

It is packed with flavor, veggies and lots of potatoes to make it very hearty and satisfying.

When I make instant pot lentil soup I love to serve it with some fresh baked bread. You could try my sandwich bread recipe to go with it and I also have an amazing dinner roll recipe in my cookbook, 101 Incredible Gluten Free Recipes.

Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup

We eat a lot of soups in our house because my kids love them and it’s a great way to sneak in veggies. Weekly we enjoy Gluten Free Lasagna Soup and Whole30 Hamburger Soup, but one of my most popular recipes on the blog is my Vegetable Soup.

I knew I needed to get this hearty vegan lentil soup recipe up on the blog for everyone to enjoy.

Ingredients you need to make this vegan lentil soup with no tomatoes…

Oil
Carrots, Celery, Onion, Garlic
Vegetable Broth
Potatoes
Salt, Cumin, Bay Leaf, Parsley, Oregano, Thyme.
Red or Brown Lentils

How to make instant pot gluten free lentil soup

Turn the instant pot on sauté mode. Add the oil, carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Sauté for 8 or so minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.

Add the lentils and stir well to incorporate. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Turn the Instant Pot off.

Add the broth, spices, seasonings, and potatoes.

Turn the Instant Pot on the soup setting and allow it to do it’s magic! Enjoy.

F.A.Q’s

Do lentils need to be soaked before making soup?

When making lentil soup on the stove top it is recommended that you soak them first. I have found that cooking them with the veggies first and then using the Instant Pot makes a presoak unnecessary. In fact, if you are using the Instant Pot I would not recommend soaking first.

Why has my lentil soup turned brown?

Lentils are a legume and once cooked they darken in color. This is perfectly normal and expected.

Is lentil soup healthy?

This instant pot gluten free lentil soup is packed with flavorful nutrients and lots of healthy fiber and protein. It is an awesome healthy soup recipe you will enjoy.

Which Instant Pot should I Buy?

I use the 8 qt Instant Pot. I also have the 6 qt, that was my first Instant Pot. However, I wanted a larger one so that I could double recipes and make bigger pots of soup and chili. The 8 qt is perfect!