Healthy Slow Cooker Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups red lentils
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/2 bunch kale (about 4 leaves), stems removed and chopped
- 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 teapoon salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add more or less to desired heat)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 6 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable stock OR water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and pour in vegetable stock.
- Cook on high for 5 hours, or low for 8 hours (low is preferred). Stir a few times throughout the cooking. If you like a more brothy soup, add in 1-2 cups additional stock
- Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt on the side (optional)
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