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Healthy Slow-Cooker Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils
  • 4 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1/2 bunch kale, (about 4 leaves) stems removed and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried 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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