Slow Cooker Lentil Soup That Practically Cooks Itself
This Slow Cooker Lentil Soup is healthy, hearty, and budget-friendly! It's a dump-and-go meal perfect for busy days. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 3 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
- 1 Potato optional
- 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice added at the end
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, except the lemon juice.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until lentils are tender.
- Right before serving, stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 730mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 13gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4346IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 4mg
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