Vegetarian Lentil Soup

A hearty and healthy lentil soup that is cooked to perfection in a slow cooker without any meat. This vegetarian treat is full of vegetables and fragrant spices, making it a great choice for a cozy meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry green lentils
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups spinach or kale, chopped
• 6 cups water

Instructions:

Put lentils in the slow cooker after washing them

Put in the diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, along with the vegetable broth

Let it cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the lentils are soft

Add chopped spinach or kale in the last 30 minutes of cooking

If you need to, adjust the seasoning and ladle the soup into bowls before serving