Easy Crockpot Curry Lentil Soup (Vegan, High-Protein, One-Pot!)

If you love a cozy, nourishing dinner waiting for you when you walk through the door, this Crockpot Curry Lentil Soup will quickly become a favorite. It’s creamy, vibrant, and layered with warming spices like cumin, turmeric, coriander, and curry powder—some of the most healing spices on the planet.

Red lentils cook down into a velvety base, while veggies like carrots, onions, peppers, and broccoli add color, texture, and phytonutrients. And because everything simmers low and slow, the flavors deepen beautifully without any effort from you. This is truly a “dump it in and let the crockpot work its magic” kind of meal—perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or meal prep.

Let’s make it!

Crockpot Curry Lentil Soup (Vegan + Easy)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours (Crockpot)

Total Time: ~5 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 5–7

Crockpot Curry Lentil Soup Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups dry red lentils, rinsed

• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (BPA-free can if possible)

• 4 cups water (or vegetable broth for deeper flavor)

• 1 cup chopped yellow onion

• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

• 1 cup chopped carrots

• 3 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 2 Tbsp for milder flavor)

• 2 Tbsp minced garlic

• 1 ½ Tbsp cumin powder

• 2 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp coriander

• 1 ½ Tbsp curry powder

• 1 Tbsp red curry paste

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

• 2 cups chopped broccoli

• 1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk

• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Crockpot Curry Lentil Soup

1. Load the Crockpot

Add everything except the coconut milk to the crockpot:red lentils, crushed tomatoes, water, onion, bell pepper, carrots, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander, curry powder, red curry paste, cayenne (if using), and broccoli.

Stir well to combine.

2. Cook

Cover and cook on high for 5 hours—or on low for 7–8 hours if you need a longer cook time.

3. Add Creaminess

Once done, stir in the coconut milk until the soup becomes creamy and well combined.

4. Season + Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra curry powder if desired.

Serve hot and garnish with:

• Fresh cilantro

• Chopped cashews

• A sprinkle of nutritional yeast

• A squeeze of lime (optional)

Enjoy!

Set-It-And-Forget-It Recipe

This Crockpot Curry Lentil Soup is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal—simple to prep, deeply flavorful, and full of plant-powered nourishment. It’s perfect for meal prep, cozy fall or winter nights, or anytime you need a comforting bowl of something warm and nourishing.

Make a batch, freeze leftovers, and let this recipe become a weeknight staple that warms you from the inside out. If you try it, I’d love to hear how it turned out!

Nutrition Information

Per serving (6 servings): 255 calories, 52 grams carbohydrates (40.5 grams net carbohydrates), 11.5 grams fiber, 16 grams protein, 3 grams fat, 375 milligrams sodium

Good source of vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium

Excellent source of vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc