Name: Spicy Instant Pot Carrot Harissa Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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