Ingredients

• 1.5 cups black lentils
• 2 quartss vegetable broth
• 3 cups diced tomatoes
• 10 carrots , peeled and diced
• 1 onion , cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 small turnips , peeled and diced
• 1 green bell pepper , diced
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Place black lentils in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with 4 cups water. Microwave until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir and add more water if needed. Microwave for 5 minutes more. Drain and rinse.
2. 2 Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, carrots, onion, turnips, green bell pepper, butter, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, and salt in a slow cooker. Stir in lentils.
3. 3 Cook on High until carrots are tender, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition per serving