Lentil Tabouli Soup
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
- 6 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
- 13 cup coarse bulgur
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, pushed through a press
- 3 cups seeded, finely diced plum tomatoes (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 1/2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh mint or 1 1/2 tsp. dried mint, plus more to taste
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1 cup loosely packed minced fresh parsley, plus more to taste
- 1 to 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- Over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in cooker.
- Cook onions, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
- Add broth and stir well to scrape up any browned bits sticking to the bottom of cooker.
- Add lentils, bulgur, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Lock lid in place.
- Over high heat, bring to high pressure.
- Lower heat just enough to maintain high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
- Quick-release pressure.
- Remove lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape.
- Stir in garlic, tomatoes, additional tablespoon of olive oil, mint, and salt.
- Simmer until garlic looses its raw taste, about 2 minutes.
- At this point, add a bit more mint if you feel its needed.
- Blend in parsley and lemon juice.
- Taste and add more parsley and lemon juice if desired.
- Serve in large soup bowls.
olive oil, onions, vegetable broth, brown lentils, coarse bulgur, red pepper, garlic, tomatoes, fresh mint, salt, fresh parsley, lemon juice
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/lentil-tabouli-soup/ (may not work)