french lentil soup

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French Lentil Soup

French lentils join sauteed aromatics in your slow cooker, resulting in an easy and tasty vegetarian soup that's perfect any night of the week. Serve with fresh bread, soda bread/crackers, or croutons.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup diced celery, with leaves
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander, or more to taste
  • 1 ¼ cups french green lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cube chicken-flavored vegetable bouillon

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