Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Special Equipment

• 5 to 6 quart crock pot/slow cooker
• Blender or food processor

Ingredients

Step 1

Coat the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray. Set the cooker to low heat and add the following ingredients:

• 960ml (4 cups) reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 240ml (1 cup) uncooked green lentils, rinsed and drained
• 240ml (1 cup) chopped yellow onion
• 180ml (¾ cup) chopped carrots
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 5 sprigs thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Cook for 7 hours.

Step 2

Using a blender or food processor, combine and process until smooth, then add to slow cooker.

• 1 (420g / 15oz) can unsalted chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 180ml (¾ cup) water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Step 3

Add to slow cooker and cook for 30 minutes:

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 480ml (2 cups) thinly sliced lacinato kale

Step 4

1. Add 1/2 teaspoon sherry or red wine vinegar.
2. Serve!