How to Cook Generic Lentils in an IP for a Creamy Texture Instead of Grainy

[thereformedbaptist]

I have made this lentil soup, its the best, lentils are creamy, soup is delicious!

Instant Pot Umami Lentil Soup | Tested by Amy + Jacky

Not the ordinary lentil soup! Easy umami lentil soup made with simple ingredients that pack flavors and textures.

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[amol]

I took this photo for you in my local shop, not sure if they will be called the same in the USA or not?

 

[amol]

Just so you can see what beans your looking for to get the creamy texture, and more cooking will also give that result.

 

[amol]

Borlotti beans are the last one, bit hard to see with the glare.

 

[havilah]

I found that red lentils turn more creamy (turn more mush) where green stay more formed. Love red lentils for lentil soup. Most of the time I get Walmart brand as it's the only option

 

[havilah]

My go to lentil soup (creamy) is pressure lucks lentil soup and I use red lentils plus add Italian sausage. Soooo good

 

[johndelivered]

I soak all my lentils for 20 - 30 minutes. I live in high altitude with a very dry climate. Stove top split pea soup took hours and hours before I got my IP. You can also try to get fresher lentils by going to a store that has a lot of vegetarian shoppers - more turnover, fresher beans. Gritty means they aren't cooked enough.