There’s nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of lentil soup simmering away in the slow cooker, filling your home with cozy aromas. This soup is packed with wholesome ingredients, comforting flavors, and requires minimal effort—just toss everything in and let the slow cooker do the work. Perfect for a chilly evening or when you need a nourishing, easy dinner with leftovers for the next day.

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

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Servings

4

servings

This soup is packed with wholesome ingredients, comforting flavors, and requires minimal effort—just toss everything in and let the slow cooker do the work.

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups dried brown or green lentils, rinsed

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices

• 6 cups vegetable broth

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach or kale (optional)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

• Add the lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the lentils are tender.
• If using spinach or kale, stir it in during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
• Remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice for a touch of brightness. Adjust seasoning if needed.
• Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice for a heartier meal.

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This slow cooker lentil soup is a hands-off, nutritious meal that’s perfect for meal prepping or cozying up with on a cold day.