Description
Hearty crockpot lentil soup brings Mediterranean comfort to your kitchen, delivering rich, warming flavors. Protein-packed lentils and aromatic herbs create a nourishing meal you’ll savor with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Legumes:
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) dried lentils
Vegetables:
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces (425 grams) diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and layer all selected ingredients inside the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution for balanced flavor development.
- Set crockpot to low temperature setting and allow meal to simmer gently for 6-8 hours, or alternatively use high setting for 4-5 hours until lentils reach soft, creamy consistency.
- Once cooking cycle completes, carefully inspect lentils for desired tenderness and overall texture.
- Transfer prepared dish to serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped aromatic herbs for enhanced visual appeal and vibrant taste profile.
- Recommend pairing with crusty artisan bread or steamed grain for a complete, nutritious vegetarian meal experience.
Notes
- Use dried herbs if fresh aren’t available, they’ll still provide robust flavor and aromatic depth.
- Add a splash of vegetable broth to enhance moisture and prevent lentils from drying out during slow cooking.
- Customize protein content by mixing different lentil varieties like green and red for varied texture and nutritional profile.
- Garnish with toasted nuts or seeds just before serving to add delightful crunch and boost nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 5 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg