Description
A comforting and nourishing Slow Cooker Golden Lentil Soup packed with spices like turmeric and cumin, creamy coconut milk, and fresh lemon juice. This Vegan and Gluten-Free soup is perfect for effortless meal prep and offers a delicious Middle Eastern-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 1/2 cups dried red or yellow lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Spices & Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Liquids & Finishing Touches
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add rinsed lentils, chopped onion, diced carrots, celery, minced garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and vegetable broth into your slow cooker. Stir everything gently to mix evenly.
- Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the lentils and vegetables are tender and have melded together.
- Blend for Texture: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup to your desired creaminess. You can leave it chunky if you prefer more texture.
- Add Coconut Milk and Lemon: Stir in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and olive oil. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Final Heating: Cook the soup for an additional 15 to 20 minutes on low to heat through and develop flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Enjoy your hearty and healthy golden lentil soup!
Notes
- This soup freezes well, making it perfect for meal prep and easy future meals.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes if you like a spicy kick.
- You can substitute light coconut milk for a lower-fat option or use full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
