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 dried lentils, brown or green
- 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth, preferably unsalted
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon, omit for vegetarian or vegan version
- 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!
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