Red Lentil and Yellow Split Pea Soup Made with a Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 cup yellow split peas
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 8 cups chicken broth
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Rinse the red lentils and yellow split peas in a sieve under cold water until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well.

2. Place the lentils, split peas, chopped onion, chopped carrots, chopped garlic, and ground cumin into a pressure cooker.

3. Pour in the chicken broth and season lightly with salt and ground black pepper.

4. Secure the lid and bring the cooker to high pressure. Cook for 15 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes before opening the lid.

5. Stir the soup well, mashing some of the lentils and peas against the side of the pot for a thicker texture.

6. Taste the soup and adjust the salt and black pepper as needed.

7. Stir in the lemon juice, adding more to taste, and serve hot.