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slow cooker lentil soup recipe hearty

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Recipe: Hearty and Easy Comfort Food

Warm your soul with my hearty slow cooker lentil soup recipe. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it’s the perfect meal for any night. Give it a try!

  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200 g) dried green or brown lentils
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz or 400 g) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 4 cups (1 L) vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups (150 g) fresh spinach (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
  2. In the slow cooker, combine lentils, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until lentils are tender.
  4. If using spinach, stir it in during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  5. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

  • For a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • This soup freezes well, store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 56 g
  • Fiber: 15 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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