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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Crockpot Veggie Lentil Soup


Soups are the perfect fall meal. And super easy made in a crockpot. This veggie lentil soup is perfect served with whole grain bread.


Veggie Lentil Soup

1 cup dry lentils

4 cups water or veggie broth

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2-3 baby potatoes, cut into 1" chunks

1 carrot, diced

2 stalks celery, chopped

1/4 t. ground oregano

1/2 t. ground thyme

1 t. dried basil

1/2 t. cumin

1 bay leaf

1/8 t. black pepper

2 t. Spike

Juice of 1 small lime


Add the lentils, water or broth, spices, onion, and garlic to the crockpot and cook on low overnight.


The next morning, add the crushed tomatoes, potatoes, celery, & carrot. Slow cook for another 5-6 hours.


Stir in the lime juice before serving.



1 comment:

  1. Hi Shayla... Thank you for your lovely comment you posted.. I really appreciate it and i'm glad the step by step pics helped you in making Aloo Saag possible. Merci - I figured I'd say it in French. :-)

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