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Hearty and Flavorful Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Recipe
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
8
hours
hours
Total Time
8
hours
hours
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
250
This hearty lentil soup is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect meal for any day.
Equipment
slow cooker
cutting board
knife
measuring cups
measuring spoons
Ingredients
1
cup
dried green or brown lentils
(rinsed and drained)
1
medium onion
(diced)
2
carrots
(diced)
2
celery stalks
(diced)
3
cloves garlic
(minced)
1
can
diced tomatoes
(14.5 oz, undrained)
4
cup
vegetable broth
1
tsp
ground cumin
1
tsp
ground coriander
1
tsp
smoked paprika
1/2
tsp
turmeric
1
bay leaf
Salt
(to taste)
pepper
(to taste)
2
cup
fresh spinach or kale
(chopped)
1
lemon
(Juice of)
Fresh parsley
(chopped (for garnish))
Instructions
In a slow cooker, combine the lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and diced tomatoes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the lentils are tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped spinach or kale.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy your hearty lentil soup!
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables or spices according to your taste.
Calories:
250
kcal
Cost:
$10
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
lentil soup