Black Lentil Veggie Soup

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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.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups black lentils

  • 2 quarts vegetable broth

  • 3 cups diced tomatoes

  • 10 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice

  • 2 small turnips, peeled and diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • salt to taste

Directions

  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.

  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.

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

Cook's Note:

Substitute chicken broth for the vegetable broth if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

145 Calories
7g Fat
17g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 145
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 846mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 295mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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