Lentil Soup by Instant Pot Eats

– 1 medium onion, finely diced
– 1 large carrot, diced into cubes or into thin strips
– 1 large red bell pepper, diced into small cubes
– 1 long red chilli (jalapeno), seeds out and finely diced
– 1 1/2 cups dried yellow lentils, rinsed and drained
– 1 tin (14 oz / 400 g) crushed or diced tomatoes
– 3 garlic cloves, finely diced or grated
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or oregano)
– 2 bay leaves
– 1/4 teaspoon pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon cumin powder
– 2 vegetable stock cubes + 8 cups water or 8 cups veggie stock
– Juice of 1/2 lemon
– To serve: fresh cilantro (coriander) or parsley and an option of Greek yoghurt, sour cream or dairy-free yoghurt and grated cheese.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 40 min