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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

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A warm and comforting lentil soup made effortlessly in a slow cooker, packed with nutritious ingredients and rich flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried lentils (green or brown)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils under cold running water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the lentils, chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
  3. Stir to mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
  4. Set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until lentils are tender.
  5. Add chopped greens during the last 30 minutes of cooking, if using.
  6. Finish by stirring in the lemon juice just before serving, if desired.
  7. Adjust seasoning by tasting and removing the bay leaf before serving warm.

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day. Feel free to customize with your choice of vegetables or spices.

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