Description
This Slow Cooker Lentil Soup is a hearty, nutritious dish brimming with vegetables and creamy red lentils. Perfect for a comforting meal, it combines slow-cooked flavors with the added crunch of homemade crispy tortilla strips, making it both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 onion, peeled and finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and finely diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 2 medium Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and chopped into small cubes
- 100 g (1/2 cup) red lentils
- 720 ml (3 cups) vegetable stock
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 60 g (2 packed cups) baby spinach
- 75 g (3/4 cup) grated cheddar cheese
Tortilla Crisps
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 1 plain tortilla wrap
Instructions
- Prepare the soup ingredients: Place the onion, red bell pepper, carrots, potatoes, red lentils, vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker. This combines all the core ingredients for a flavorful and hearty base.
- Slow cook the soup: Cook the mixture on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours to allow the lentils and vegetables to soften and meld their flavors perfectly.
- Prepare crispy tortilla strips: While the soup cooks, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Mix the olive oil, garlic salt, and dried parsley together and brush this mixture onto one side of the tortilla wrap.
- Slice and bake the tortilla: Cut the tortilla into thin strips or wedges and arrange them in a single layer on a baking tray. Bake for 5-7 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool to achieve crunchy texture.
- Finish the soup: When the soup is ready, stir in the baby spinach and grated cheddar cheese to add freshness and creaminess.
- Serve: Divide the soup between bowls and top with the crispy tortilla pieces for added texture and flavor contrast. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This nutritious slow cooker lentil soup is packed with vegetables and creamy red lentils, perfect for a wholesome meal.
- The crispy tortilla strips add a delightful crunch and enhance the texture of the soup.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving if needed.
- For a vegan version, omit the cheddar cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1336 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg
