Slow Cooker Lentils (Print)
A cozy and nutritious lentil-packed soup, loaded with fresh veggies and simple spices. Perfect for the slow cooker.
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon coriander.
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2 cups of dried lentils.
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1 large onion, chopped into small pieces.
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14.5 ounces of diced tomatoes.
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3 celery sticks, cut into thin slices.
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6 cups of veggie broth.
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3 carrots, cut into rounds.
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Salt and black pepper to taste.
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4 cups of fresh spinach leaves.
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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1 teaspoon of smoky paprika.
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1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
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Juice from 1 lemon.
# Steps:
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Wash the lentils well, then chop all the veggies.
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Toss everything into your crockpot, except for the spinach and lemon juice.
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Let it simmer on low for 6 to 8 hours, or go high for 3 to 4 hours.
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Blend half of the soup to make the texture smoother.
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Stir in the spinach until it wilts, then pour in the lemon juice. Serve warm!
# Notes:
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Make sure to rinse the lentils before using them.
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Feel free to adjust how much spice you want.
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This soup goes great with some crusty bread on the side.