Foryoueats: Spicy Instant Pot Carrot Harissa Soup

Ingredients

Servings: 4

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1 large red bell pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil + more for roasting the bell pepper

1 large sweet onion, diced

1 1/2 pounds (~680g) carrots, scrubbed and roughly chopped

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

2- inch piece fresh ginger, grated or finely minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

3 tablespoons (~45g) harissa sauce

1 bay leaf

2 1/4 cups (540mL) low-sodium vegetable broth

1/4 cup (56g) high-quality tahini

1 (13.5-ounce) can lite coconut milk (~400 mL)

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Garnishes: chopped scallions and cilantro