Slow Cooker Yellow Lentil Soup
Calories: 14
Adjust Servings Here: 6 servings
Description
This slow-cooker yellow lentil soup is nutritious, hearty, and flavorful. Serve it with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal. Flavored with ginger, garlic, turmeric, and fresh cilantro this will become a family favorite very soon
Ingredients
- 2 cups (384 g) Yellow lentils rinsed and drained
- 6 cups (1½ l) Broth or Stock vegetable or chicken
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Onion finely chopped
- 2 large Garlic cloves minced
- 3 inch Fresh Ginger grated
- 2 large Bay leaves
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- ¼ cup Cilantro leaves chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Lentils: Rinse and drain the yellow lentils thoroughly. Place the lentils in the slow cooker and add 4 cups of vegetable broth. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until the lentils are tender.2 cups Yellow lentils, 6 cups Broth or Stock
- Saute the Aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the ground turmeric and cook for an additional minute.2 tbsp Olive oil , 1 large Onion, 2 large Garlic cloves, 3 inch Fresh Ginger, 2 large Bay leaves , 1 tsp Turmeric, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper
- Combine Ingredients: Once the lentils are cooked, add the sautéed onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric mixture to the slow cooker. Add the remaining 2 cups of vegetable broth. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Season and Simmer: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking on high for another 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.¼ cup Cilantro leaves
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