Creamy Tomato & Lentil Soup



A comforting and creamy soup made with lentils, tomatoes, and coconut milk, perfect for a busy day.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can 14
  • 5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine lentils, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, basil, and oregano

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until lentils are tender

Stir in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper

Blend half of the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender

Return blended mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine

Cook for an additional 15-30 minutes on low heat

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired


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