Slow Cooker Curried Lentil Soup

Time Prep: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 9 hours 15 minutes

Servings Total: 8 servings

What You Need:

1 (16-oz.) pkg. (2 1/2 cups) dried lentils, sorted, rinsed

8 cups water

2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 cup)

2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 cup)

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 extra-large vegetarian vegetable bouillon cubes or 2 chicken-flavor bouillon cubes

3 teaspoons curry powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 bay leaves

1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained

2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach

1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt

 Make It:

COMBINE all ingredients except tomatoes, spinach and yogurt in a 3 ½ or 4-quart slow cooker; mix well. 

 COVER; cook on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours.