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Slow Cooker Red Lentil Soup

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 24, 2020 2:48 pm EST

Slow Cooker Red Lentil Soup

3.3 (3 ratings)

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This lentil soup can be cooked beautifully with your slow cooker and it is healthy and warm for your family. This recipe is courtesy of West of the Loop.

Prep Time

10

minutes

Cook Time

5

hours

Servings

6

Total time: 5 hours, 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 cup liquid such as water, vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cup red lentils
• juice and zest of one lemon
• 10 ounce baby spinach

Directions

1. Pour oil into slow-cooker pot and set Stovetop setting to high.
2. Add onions, carrots, garlic and celery to the pot and saute until tender, about five to seven minutes.
3. Season with cumin, coriander, turmeric and salt.
4. Saute vegetables for a few additional minutes until fragrant.
5. Add lentils and toss to coat with oil.
6. Pour in liquid and bring to a boil.
7. Cover and turn to Slow-Cooker Low setting for 5-7 hours.
8. Prior to serving, stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and baby spinach.
9. If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can transfer half the soup to a blender or food processor and puree. Combine with remaining soup before serving.