Add olive oil, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to your Instant Pot, then press 'sauté' and sauté the mixture for 8-10 minutes, or until the carrots are soft.
Next, add the tomato paste, salt, cumin, curry powder, lentils, vegetable broth, and water. Then, place the lid on top, ensuring the knob is in the 'seal' position, and pressure cook for 10 minutes. Natural release for 10 minutes, then manually release.
Give the soup a good stir, then add the red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
Ladle the soup into bowls, then drizzle 1-2 tbsp of coconut milk or heavy cream on top. Enjoy!
