Chicken Curry Crock Pot Lentil Soup
If you can't find leeks in the grocery store, you can replace them with shallots. Optional to leave out the chicken and make this soup vegetarian!Enjoy a bowl of Chicken Curry Lentil Soup, a crock pot lentil soup made with chicken, lentils, leeks, and fresh peas.
Ingredients
- 2 leeks, thinly sliced
- 1 14 oz container Mirepoix, chopped onion, carrot, celery, from Trader Joe’s
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 16 oz. package green lentils
- 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, do not drain
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ginger
- Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, optional (I use Rotisserie)
- 1-2 cups cooked peas, drained
- 3 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill, cilantro, or parsley
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine all of the ingredients (except chicken and fresh herbs).
- Cover and cook on high heat for 3 hours, or on low heat 4-5 hours.
- Stir in the chicken (optional), cooked peas, and fresh herbs. Add more salt and pepper to taste if needed.
- Top each bowl with fresh herbs; serve!
Notes
Reposted from FEB 2018