Slow Cooker Tuesdays #64

Ginger Carrot and Lentil Soup

The ginger adds a different spin on a traditional Carrot Soup. I am also a big fan of cumin and carrot combos. I hope you enjoy this soup as much as my family.

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 lb carrots, (about 5), peeled and sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 8 thin slices fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 tsp  ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups vegetable broth

Garnish:

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt

Diections:

1. In slow cooker, combine lentils, carrots, onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper; pour in water and broth.
2. Cover and cook on low until vegetables and lentils are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
3. Using immersion blender, or in stand blender in batches, purée soup until smooth.
4. Garnish: Stir cilantro into yogurt; swirl or dollop onto each serving of soup.

Bible Readings: Joshua 1-3, Mark 16