Description
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup is a warm, hearty dish that brings comfort on chilly days. With its blend of tender lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, this easy-to-make soup requires minimal prep time—just set it in the slow cooker and let the magic happen! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this soup promises to be a family favorite, offering both nutrition and flavor in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear.
- Chop carrots, celery, onion, and mince garlic.
- In a slow cooker, combine lentils, vegetables, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, cumin, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well and cover; cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm in bowls with optional garnishes like fresh herbs or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg