Black Lentil Veggie Soup

Black lentils with your favorite veggies that are always in your fridge. My kids liked this recipe too! Serve with bread and butter or your favorite crunchy crackers and salad.

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

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 1 ½ cups black lentils
• 3 cups diced tomatoes
• 10 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 small turnips, peeled and diced

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

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

Step 3

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