Crock Pot Curried Lentil Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with rich spices, Crock Pot Curried Lentil Soup is the ultimate hands-off comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This flavorful vegan soup combines tender green or brown lentils, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and a fragrant blend of curry powder, cumin, and coriander. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s finished with creamy coconut milk and a zesty splash of lemon juice, creating a deeply satisfying dish with layers of complexity. Nutrient-packed and incredibly easy to make, this healthy crock pot recipe is perfect for feeding a family or enjoying leftovers throughout the week. Pair it with crusty bread, rice, or naan for a deliciously filling meal that’s as wholesome as it is comforting.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Dry green or brown lentils
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 medium Celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 15-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons Curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Baby spinach (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils under cool water using a fine-mesh sieve to remove any debris. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the bottom of your crock pot.

Step 3

Add the rinsed lentils, canned diced tomatoes (including the juice), and vegetable broth on top of the vegetables.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the curry powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the lentils are tender and the flavors are well developed.

Step 6

Once the cooking is complete, pour in the coconut milk and stir to create a creamy consistency. Add in the fresh baby spinach (optional) and let it wilt for 5-10 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice just before serving to brighten the flavors.

Step 8

Serve the soup warm with crusty bread, rice, or naan on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2388.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1356.1

Total Fat 44.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11311.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.9g
Protein 63.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 571.5mg	0%
Iron 36.6mg	0%
Potassium 5724.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.8%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 54.6%