Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 medium yellow onion, halved
• 1 large carrot, trimmed and peeled
• 1/3 cup raw cashews
• 1 large clove garlic
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
• lemon, juiced

Steps

1. Combine water, onion, carrot, cashews, garlic, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender; blend until completely smooth.
2. Pour the blended mixture into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Stir in red lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice.