Black Lentil Veggie Soup
- 1 1/2 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
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
- 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.
black lentils, vegetable broth, tomatoes, carrots, onion, green bell pepper, unsalted butter, ginger, garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt
Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/255610/black-lentil-veggie-soup/ (may not work)