Black Lentil Veggie Soup

Directions

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

Methods :

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.