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

If you’re looking for a hearty and healthy soup that’s packed with flavor, then this Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Soup is the perfect recipe for you. This soup is not only delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to make, thanks to the slow cooker. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a comforting and satisfying meal that will warm you up on even the coldest days.

The combination of lentils, vegetables, and Mediterranean spices makes this soup ...

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Ingredients

  • 18 ounces dry lentils
  • water to cover
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, grated
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons dried Greek oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place lentils in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, drain well, and add to the slow cooker.
  • Combine olive oil, carrots, red onion, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker and cover with about 6 to 7 cups of water. Cook on Low until lentils are soft, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 28g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1017mg