Slow Cooker Carrot Leek Lentil Soup

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Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

A healthy and delicious Slow Cooker Carrot Leek Lentil Soup with the added flavors of warming ginger, cumin and garlic. The perfect vegetarian soup that will warm your soul.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Canola Oil
4 Carrots sliced
2 Leeks white and light green parts only, rinsed well and sliced
1 tbsp garlic minced
1 tsp cumin
Salt and peper to taste
1800 ml vegetable stock
1 cup Red Lentils
Croutons and Parsley optional

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the carrots, onions, garlic, ginger, cumin and salt and pepper for about 5 min. Add this to a large pot of a slow cooker. Add in the vegetable stock and lentils. Let cook for 5-6 hours.
Whirl with a hand blender or stand up blender. Adjust seasoning and serve topped with croutons and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Carrot Leek Lentil Soup

Amount Per Serving (405g)

Calories 190 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 650mg 27%

Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 8g