Description
Warm up with this hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Smoky Lentil Soup, perfect for chilly days and busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water until clear.
- In your slow cooker, combine lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and vegetable broth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours until lentils are tender.
- For a thicker soup, briefly blend a portion or mash some lentils against the pot's side.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by adding spinach or kale for extra nutrition. Experiment with spices like cumin or chili powder for added heat.