Crock Pot Mediterranean Curried Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Mediterranean Curried Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 1 cup portabella mushroom, diced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup dried lentils; 6 cups vegetable stock; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper; salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, to garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup portabella mushroom, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dried lentils
6 cups vegetable stock
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, to garnish

1
Preheat a cast iron pan or heavy frying pan over medium heat. Heat the olive oil.
2
Add the onions and garlic and saute for 3-5 minutes until they begin to brown.
3
Add the carrots and portobellos and saute for another 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms begin to absorb the oil. Season this step with 1/2 tsp pepper and salt to taste.
4
Add the tomato paste and stir just to combine the vegetables.
5
In the bottom of your crock pot, add the curry powder, oregano, thyme and remaining pepper. Add the sauteed vegetables and lentils and mix well.
6
Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and stock. Stir to combine and add salt to taste.
7
Cook in a crock pot on high heat for 6 hours.
8
Garnish with cilantro and serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Mediterranean Curried Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crock Pot Mediterranean Curried Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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