Curried Lentil Soup

Hello Blissfully and Domestic readers.  I'm Libby and I'm happy to have this opportunity to guest post for Danielle.

Today, I'd like to share with you a quick and easy and super flavorful lentil soup recipe that's perfect for fall, but before I do that, let me properly introduce myself.  :-)

I'm Elisabeth, but pretty much everyone calls me by my nickname - Libby.  I blog at Artistic Expressions by Elisabeth.  Basically, I love so many different creative outlets that I can't choose just one.  My expressions may come in the form of crochet, photography, cooking, crafting, sewing, knitting, and DIY home projects.  Let's also throw in there that I change my hairstyles quite frequently - another expression!

Now, let's get started.  Shall we?

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When I'm in a rush, the crock pot becomes my best friend.  I love the versatility of the meals that can be prepared in there and I love the smell that lingers throughout my home when something yummy is simmering away.

I found a recipe for Curried Lentil Soup that I'd love to share with you today.  This is a vegetarian dish.

Curried Lentil Soup 
from Better Homes and Gardens' 365 Vegetarian Meals
Ingredients:
1 pound of sweet potatoes (2-3), peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
3 14-oz cans of vegetable broth*
1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, undrained (no-salt added)
1 tablespoon curry powder (I used Madras curry powder)
1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
salt**

Directions:
In a 4-5 qt slow cooker, combine all ingredients.  Stir well.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.  Voila!

* All the vegetable broths I've ever seen are loaded (I mean loaded) with sodium.  Yuck!  I like to use  Pacific Natural Foods Organic Low-Sodium vegetable broth (when it's on sale), but for this recipe I used unsalted vegetable stock.

** Because I used unsalted stock and no-salt added tomatoes, I had to add a little salt to the dish before the cooking time was up.  Honestly, I'd rather add my own.

This dish is flavorful with a little kick to it.  This has easily become a fall favorite.  I hope you enjoy!

Thank you again, Danielle, for allowing me to guest post on your blog.

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Buen Provecho,

 

Oh goodness I know what I am making next time I get Sweet Potatoes! This is perfect for Fall, when all you want to do is cozy up and eat something comforting. Thank you Libby for sharing this delicious recipe. I can't wait to make it!

XO Danielle

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