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.

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.

Per Serving: 145 calories; protein 3.3g; carbohydrates 17.3g; fat 6.6g; cholesterol 15.3mg; sodium 846.4mg.

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