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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lentils, dried, brown or green
- 2 quarts chicken broth, or vegetable broth, preferably unsalted
- 2 tablespoons bacon, (cooked) crumbled
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
- 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 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
- 14.5 ounces tomatoes, canned, diced (undrained)
- 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1502mgPotassium: 718mgFiber: 16gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1945IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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