Black Lentil Veggie Soup

Black lentils combine with carrots, turnips, tomatoes, and ginger in this easy vegetarian slow cooker soup perfect for Meatless Monday.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 145 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 3 cups diced tomatoes
• 10 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 small turnips, peeled and diced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1.5 cups black lentils

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place black lentils in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with 4 cups water. Microwave until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir and add more water if needed. Microwave for 5 minutes more. Drain and rinse.

Step 2

Cook on High until carrots are tender, 4 to 6 hours.

Step 3

Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, carrots, onion, turnips, green bell pepper, butter, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, and salt in a slow cooker. Stir in lentils.