Cindys Snappy Sensational Superfood Soup

A country, vegan, root-vegetable lentil soup perfect for that cold October night snugglin' and nuzzlin' up with your hubby or wifey. A lil' Johnny Cash or Zac Brown in the background won’t let ya down! Root, hog, or die with this-a-here rootin', tootin', high-falutin' superfood soup! Serve over quinoa or basmati or brown rice.

Step: 1

Combine the potatoes, spinach, carrots, turnips, garlic, and lentils in a slow cooker. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover.

Step: 2

In a bowl, stir the fresh basil, chili powder, cinnamon, dried basil, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, sea salt, and black pepper; stir into the slow cooker.

Step: 3

Cover the cooker, and cook on High for 8 hours.

Per Serving: 518 calories; protein 29.9g; carbohydrates 99.8g; fat 2.4g; sodium 440.4mg.

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