Tomato Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (180 g)
• 3 medium carrots, diced (240 g)
• 3 celery ribs, diced (150 g)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (20 g)
• 1 1/2 cups brown lentils, rinsed (300 g)
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (794 g)
• 6 cups vegetable stock (1440 g)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 lemon, juiced (120 g)
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley (30 g)

Instructions

1. Prepare. Cut and measure all ingredients. Reserve the lemon juice and parsley for the final stage. Keep the main lentils pieces close in thickness, patting away excess surface moisture when needed for browning.
2. Arrange. Load the sturdy ingredients and measured liquid or oil into the stainless-steel pressure-cooker insert. Keep the insert below its maximum line and distribute solids in an even layer. Leave the steam valve and surrounding counter clear. Keep quick-cooking additions out until their directed interval.
3. Cook. Lock the lid and cook at high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural release, then vent the remaining pressure. Open the lid away from the food. The decisive cue is tender lentils that keep their shape in a lightly thickened broth.
4. Finish. Add the lemon juice and parsley. Fold, toss, or thicken gently until the finish is even. Stop when the food shows tender lentils that keep their shape in a lightly thickened broth; adjust sauce consistency with a small measured liquid addition only if needed.
5. Serve. Divide the main pieces first, then spoon vegetables and sauce around them. Check the thickest portion separately. Serve promptly, keeping any crisp toppings or citrus separate until the plate reaches the table.

Notes

• Use similar-thickness pieces so the finish window stays narrow and the early checkpoint remains meaningful.
• The stated cook allowance includes every pressure release, sauce adjustment, or final thickening interval.
• Refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow covered containers, and add fresh herbs, citrus, or crisp finishing ingredients only after reheating.

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