Slow Cooker Golden Lentil Soup (Vegan)

Name: Slow Cooker Golden Lentil Soup (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped); 2 large carrots (thinly sliced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 1/2 cups dry red lentils; 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 cup water; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 3 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger ((or 1 tsp. ground ginger)); 1 small bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and roughly chopped ((or 3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach)); 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk; 1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice to taste; Optional garnishes: fresh chopped cilantro, a dollop of yogurt, brown butter almonds (recipe in notes)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:6h

Slow Cooker (or Instant Pot) Golden Lentil Soup is a low-fuss meal perfect for healthy weeknight meals. Rich in fiber, protein, & anti-inflammatory spices.

Updated at: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:52:23 GMT