Red Lentil Soup

Contributed By: daloeb
Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook

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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Crock Pot
Meal Type: Soups & Stews

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Ingredients

2 tblsp Olive oil
1 Medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 Ribs celery, chopped
2 1/2 cups Dried red lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Turmeric
3/4 tsp Ground coriander
2 tblsp Fresh lemon juice
6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker, along with the lentils, spices and lemon juice. Add the broth and enough water to come about 3 inches above the vegetables. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.

2. Turn the cooker to LOW and cook the soup for 5 to 6 hours. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Add water to thin if the soup is too thick.