Crockpot Lentil Soup: A Hearty Recipe for Fresh Flavors!
A hearty and flavorful crockpot lentil soup that is easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- In the crockpot, combine the lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- It freezes well, so consider making a double batch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg