For a richer flavor, sauté the onions, carrots, and garlic in butter for about 5-7 minutes before adding them to the slow cooker. Feel free to add other vegetables such as celery, zucchini, or spinach to suit your taste. If you don't have a slow cooker, you can simmer the soup on the stovetop in a large pot for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for added freshness.
Black Lentil Veggie Soup
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME4 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME4 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS9
A hearty and nutritious soup featuring earthy black lentils simmered with a medley of vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices. This comforting one-pot meal is perfect for a chilly evening and can be easily customized with your favorite seasonal produce.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol15 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium846 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
10 mins
Prepare the Lentils: Place black lentils in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with 4 cups water. Microwave on high for approximately 5 minutes to soften. Stir well, adding more water if needed, and microwave for another 5 minutes. (Total time: ~10 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, combine the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, onion, turnips, green bell pepper, unsalted butter, minced ginger, minced garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the spices.
03
Step
2 mins
Add Lentils: Stir in the softened and rinsed lentils into the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully submerged in the broth.
04
Step
5 hrs
Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on High setting until the carrots are tender, typically between 4 to 6 hours.
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Josefina Stracke
Jul 2, 2025Next time I'll try adding some spinach or kale at the end.
Letitia Gradyoreilly
Jul 1, 2025I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat.
Vergie Ratke
Jul 1, 2025I used sweet potatoes instead of turnips and it was delicious!
Kattie Crist
Jun 30, 2025The ginger and coriander add such a lovely warmth to the soup.
Felton Lubowitz
Jun 28, 2025Great base recipe - easy to adapt to whatever veggies I have on hand.
Naomi Thompson
Jun 27, 2025This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights!
Felix Morar
Jun 26, 2025My kids actually ate their vegetables!
Helen Prohaska
Jun 26, 2025Freezes really well for meal prepping.