Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
Experience the comfort and convenience of slow cooker lentil soup. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it’s perfect for a cozy family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Lentils, Soup Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried lentils (brown or green)
- 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth (preferably unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 14.5-ounce can tomatoes (diced)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Have all ingredients chopped, measured, and ready.
- Slow Cook: Add the lentils, broth, bacon, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, garlic, pepper, oregano, and salt to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover the slow cooker and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.
- Finish the Dish: Add the tomatoes and vinegar and cook on high for 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/slow-cooker-lentil-soup/
