Description
Crockpot Lentil Soup is a warm and nourishing dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup combines protein-packed lentils with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a comforting meal that warms your soul. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let them meld throughout the day. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this vegan-friendly recipe can be enjoyed hot or frozen for later.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Dice onions, carrots, and celery.
- Rinse lentils under cold water to remove debris.
- In the crockpot, combine rinsed lentils with diced vegetables, minced garlic, canned tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg