How to Make Slow Cooker Lentil Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty and satisfying bowl of soup on a cold day, and this Slow Cooker Lentil Soup is just the ticket. Packed with protein, fiber, and a whole lot of flavor, this soup is not only nutritious but also incredibly easy to make. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do all the work! Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just looking for a comforting weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups water
  • 1 pound cooked, smoked lean ham, cut into chunks
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 ¾ cups dried lentils, rinsed
  • 8 ounces chopped onion
  • 6 ounces sliced carrots
  • 6 ounces chopped celery
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Combine water, ham, tomatoes, lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, pepper, salt, thyme, and bay leaf in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low until lentils and vegetables are as soft as you like, 6 to 8 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 737mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 678mg