Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups black lentils
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• 3 cups diced tomatoes
• 10 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 small turnips, peeled and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt to taste

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Instructions

1. Place black lentils in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with 4 cups water. Microwave until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir and add more water if needed. Microwave for 5 minutes more. Drain and rinse.
2. Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, carrots, onion, turnips, green bell pepper, butter, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, and salt in a large slow cooker. Stir in lentils.
3. Cook on High until carrots are tender, 4 to 6 hours.