Slow Cooker Brown Lentil Soup
Easy slow cooker lentil soup recipe, homemade with simple ingredients with 5 minutes of prep time. Healthy, hearty, inspired by Indian curry flavors.
Yield: People
Ingredients
- 1 cup Onion, Finely chopped
- 1 cup Carrots, Large, Washed, Peeled, Finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, Finely minced
- 6 cups Broth, Chicken or vegetable, Low sodium
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1.5 cups Dry brown lentils, Rinsed, Drained
- 1 tbsp Curry powder
- 1-2 tsp Garam masala
- 1/4 tsp Red chili flakes, Optional
- Salt, To taste
- Pepper, To taste
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1-2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Cilantro, Fresh, Roughly chopped, For garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker (6 quart or larger), add onions, carrots, garlic, broth, tomato paste, dry lentils, curry powder, garam masala, red chili flakes, salt, pepper, bay leaves and mix everything together.
- Cover and cook on High heat for 4-5 hours or until lentils are tender.
- Mix in lemon juice until combined.
- Garnish with cilantro or any other fresh herbs of your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave or stovetop. The lentils will absorb a lot of the broth and you may need to add a little more broth or water to thin it to your desired consistency again.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1001mg, Potassium: 403mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 4180IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 3mg