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slow cooker lentil soup recipe

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Recipe – Easy, Healthy and Delicious

There’s nothing like a comforting bowl of homemade lentil soup. Let your slow cooker do the work, and enjoy every soothing bite!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried lentils (200 g)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (960 ml)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz / 400 g)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse lentils under cold water and drain.
  2. In the slow cooker, combine lentils, chopped onion, carrots, celery, garlic, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the top and stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until lentils are tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 15 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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