Ingredients
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
Preparation
In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except tomatoes, spinach and yogurt; mix well.
Cover; cook on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours.
About 5 minutes before serving, stir tomatoes into soup. Cover; cook an additional 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Just before serving, remove and discard bay leaves. Top individual servings with 1/4 cup spinach and 1 tablespoon yogurt.
