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

Slow cooker lentil soup with bacon is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe is packed with protein and fiber, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal for the whole family.

The combination of lentils and bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor to the soup, while the slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Plus, the convenience of a slow cooker means that you can simply set it and forget it, and come back to a delicio...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
  • 6 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ (16 ounce) package bacon, chopped, or more to taste
  • garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Rinse lentils well under cold running water. Drain and transfer to a slow cooker. Pour in water until water level is twice as high as lentils. Add bay leaf and set slow cooker to High.
  • Meanwhile, heat onion and bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with garlic powder and transfer bacon-onion mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until lentils are tender, about 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    260 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 224mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 18g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 632mg