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Slow Cooker Curried Lentil Soup Recipe

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A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Curried Lentil Soup featuring a blend of aromatic spices, tender lentils, and fresh vegetables. This comforting and nutritious vegan soup is perfect for a warming meal and easy to prepare with minimal effort using a slow cooker.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 2 cups lentils
  • 1.5 cups diced carrots (approx. 3 carrots)
  • 1.5 cups diced celery (approx. 3 stalks)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1–1.5 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 7 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar or lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the carrots, celery, and yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Chop the kale and gather all the dried spices including curry powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, white pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Combine in Slow Cooker: Add the lentils, diced vegetables, garlic, spices, bay leaf, chopped kale, and vegetable broth into the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Cook the Soup: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or alternatively on high for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking allows the lentils and vegetables to become tender and fully absorb the flavors of the spices.
  4. Season and Finish: Once cooked, taste the soup and adjust salt levels as needed. If desired, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lime juice to brighten the flavors.
  5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. For additional garnish and flavor, top with chopped cilantro and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired. Serve warm alongside crusty bread for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you prefer more heat, increase the cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Vinegar or lime juice is optional but enhances the soup’s brightness.
  • This soup is vegan; use plant-based yogurt for garnish if desired.
  • Leftovers store well and reheat easily for quick meals.
  • Adjust vegetable broth amount for desired soup thickness.

Keywords: slow cooker lentil soup, curried lentil soup, vegan soup, healthy lentil recipe, easy slow cooker soup, Indian spiced soup

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