Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Prep Time: 10m Cook Time: 8h Total Time: 8h 10m

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
Photo of Lisa Ashcraft-Carr, MS, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian at United Hospital Center

Recommended by Lisa Ashcraft-Carr, MS, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian at United Hospital Center

Courtesy of USDA MyPlate

Quick to make but rich and delicious flavors of carrots, onion, and celery flavor in this slow cooker lentil soup. Add your favorite spices if you want to add a little kick.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional, or 2 Tablespoons dried parsley)
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon (or 2 cubes beef bouillon)
  • 1 1/2 cups lentils (dry)
  • 2 carrot (medium, sliced)
  • 1 onion (medium, chopped)
  • 2 celery stalk (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in slow cooker.
  2. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
  3. Serve hot with crackers or bread.

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories: 175
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Sodium: 179mg
  • Sugar: 4g

Makes 6 servings

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