Curried Lentil Soup

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Curry gives a different taste sensation to this chili-like soup from Christina Till of South Haven, Michigan. "It's delicious with a dollop of sour cream," she reports. "My family welcomes it with open arms- and

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 4 cups hot water
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 teaspoons curry powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Discard bay leaves. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).