Black Lentil Veggie Soup

Name: Black Lentil Veggie Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 250 min
Total time: 275 min
Ingredients: 1.5 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; 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; salt to taste

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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.

Recipe by Terrie

Published on March 9, 2020

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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

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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

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.
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.
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
Vitamin C 32mg	162%
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.