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Amberly Vahn

Hearty Detox Crockpot Lentil Soup

This detox crockpot lentil soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for warming up on chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Sauté Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. turmeric
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice (to serve)

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, and once it starts to turn translucent, add in the minced garlic.
  2. Toss in the diced carrots and celery and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they soften slightly.
  3. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to your crockpot. Add the diced tomatoes, rinsed lentils, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, and black pepper.
  4. Carefully add in the vegetable broth and stir everything together ensuring the lentils are submerged.
  5. Set your crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours or on high for about 4 hours.
  6. Once cooked, stir in the chopped kale or spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Allowing the ingredients to meld together slowly leads to a wonderfully complex taste. Fresh lemon juice brightens every bite.