You can make this on a stove top, but it is really best if it cooks for 2-3 hours so it is easiest to set it up in a slow cooker and let it cook all day. The coconut milk is optional but adds a really nice richness to the broth.
Lentil Soup with Wild Rice
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 leeks chopped or 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup green lentils rinsed
- ¾ cup wild rice
- 6 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place the evoo, chopped leek or onion, shredded carrots, and garlic in the slow cooker. Stir to coat the vegetables with evoo.
- Add lentils, wild rice, broth or water, coconut cream, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4-8 hours. Add more liquid if needed or desired, season with more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with crusty whole grain bread.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Soup with Wild Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
410
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Sodium
1340
mg
58
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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