Description
This slow cooker lentil soup is a hearty, healthy, and flavorful dish that combines brown lentils with fresh vegetables and spices. Perfect for a comforting meal, it is easy to prepare with a simple set-it-and-forget-it method using a slow cooker. The soup is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with protein and fiber, making it an ideal choice for a nutritious, satisfying meal.
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 to combine evenly.
- Cook Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook the soup on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, or on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the lentils are soft and the vegetables are tender.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and allow the soup to cook for an additional 20 minutes to heat the tomatoes through.
- Season and Serve: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy this wholesome, comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary needs.
- The slow cooker method is very easy and perfect for a hands-off cooking approach.
- The soup is rich in protein and fiber, offering a nutritious option for lunch or dinner.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences 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
