2cupred lentils (green lentils, split peas, or a mix would work too)
14ozcan crushed tomatoes
1small jalapeno, finely diced
1tspturmeric
1 1/2tspcumin
1tspcoriander
2tspharissa paste
8cupvegetable broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
To finish...
4cupkale
2tbsplemon juice
(coconut) cream, (coconut) yogurt, lemon slices, cilantro, etc. for serving
Instructions
Combine all of the soup ingredients in a large slow cooker. Cook on high 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, until the vegetables and lentils are tender.
Optional: Using an immersion (or regular) blender, puree about half of the soup. (Note: If using a regular blender, don't fill it too much, or you will have a soup explosion on your hands!). Add it back to the pot and stir well. *This step is not necessary*. I just like the texture, but it's good either way!
Stir the kale and lemon juice into the soup. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the kale is wilted but not soggy. Serve with a drizzle of cream or yogurt (coconut works great to keep it vegan!), lemons, cilantro, and crusty bread.
Notes
I like to prepare this red lentil soup in my slow cooker the night before and start it in the morning before work! Then all I have to do when I come home is add some kale and lemon juice - so easy.