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Creamy Tomato and Red Lentil Soup

Enjoy this Creamy Tomato and Red Lentil Soup made easily in the slow cooker! With red lentils, tomatoes, and a touch of spice, it’s hearty, nutritious, and perfect for cozy days.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 medium carrots thinly sliced
  • 3 medium celery ribs thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 15- ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry red lentils rinsed and picked through
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • Vegan sour cream optional
  • Chopped parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the slow cooker on the saute setting. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and saute 4-6 minutes until the onions are translucent and soft. Add 2-4 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth, as needed, to prevent the vegetables from burning or sticking. Add the garlic and saute 2 more minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the chili powder, ground cumin, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, lentils, and broth, stir to combine. Cover and cook on high setting for 4 hours until the lentils have cooked through, are doubled in size and soft.
  • Remove 3 cups of the soup and blend in a blender until smooth and creamy, transfer back to the slow cooker, add the lemon juice and salt, stir to combine.
  • Serve hot garnished with sour cream and parsley, if desired
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