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Slow-Cooker Curried Lentil Soup
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
9 hours 15 minutes
Fragrant curry-infused lentils and spinach, topped with creamy yogurt in this vibrant Indian-inspired vegetarian dish.
Ingredients:
  • 1 (16-oz.) pkg. (2 1/2 cups) dried lentils, sorted, rinsed
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 cup)
  • 2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 cup)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 extra-large vegetarian vegetable bouillon cubes or 2 chicken-flavor bouillon cubes
  • 3 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
Instructions:
  • Combine all ingredients, excluding tomatoes, spinach, and yogurt, in a 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, and mix thoroughly.
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 8-9 hours.
  • Just before serving, gently mix in the tomatoes and let it simmer for 5 minutes until heated through, then serve.
  • Right before serving, make sure to remove and discard the bay leaves. Garnish each serving with 1/4 cup of spinach and a dollop of yogurt.