Description
Hearty and nutritious Slow Cooker Lentil Soup featuring brown lentils, vegetables, and warming spices cooked to tender perfection. This easy vegan and gluten-free soup is perfect for a comforting, healthy meal with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 pound dried brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce/411 gram) can diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the lentils, diced onion, sliced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and vegetable broth into a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir everything together to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Lentils and Vegetables: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours. Cook until the lentils are soft and the vegetables are tender, ensuring the soup develops deep flavor and a creamy texture.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Continue cooking the soup uncovered for about 20 minutes longer to allow the tomatoes to heat through and meld with the other ingredients.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired. Stir well and serve hot, enjoying a wholesome and filling bowl of lentil soup.
Notes
- This slow cooker lentil soup is an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal requiring minimal effort but delivering maximum flavor and nutrition.
- The recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, suitable for diverse dietary needs.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils before adding the tomatoes or after cooking.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and taste even better the next day.
- Feel free to add a splash of lemon juice or fresh herbs like parsley for extra brightness before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1390 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 25 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
