Crockpot Lentil Soup

A warm and comforting crockpot lentil soup that's easy to make and perfect for a chilly evening. Packed with plant-based protein and vegetables, this hearty soup is a weeknight superhero.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Equipment

Slow Cooker
Fine-mesh sieve

Ingredients

Main ingredients

1.5 cups dried lentils brown or green lentils recommended
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes undrained
2 carrots diced
2 celery stalks diced
1 onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Instructions

Rinse Your Lentils: Grab your dried lentils and give them a good rinse under cool running water in a fine-mesh sieve. This helps get rid of any dust or debris.
Combine Everything: Now for the magic! Dump the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, can of diced tomatoes (undrained!), diced carrots, diced celery, diced onion, minced garlic, and dried thyme right into your slow cooker.
Give It a Stir: Just a quick stir to make sure all those lovely ingredients are mingling together.
Let the Slow Cooker Do Its Thing: Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on 'low' for 6-8 hours, or on 'high' for 3-4 hours. You'll know it's ready when the lentils are nice and tender. I usually set mine in the morning and come home to a perfectly cooked, aromatic soup!
Season and Serve: Once the lentils are tender, give the soup a taste and season with salt and pepper until it's just right for your palate. Ladle it into bowls and enjoy the cozy goodness!

Notes

This soup is a dream for leftovers and actually tastes even better the next day. It freezes wonderfully for up to 3 months. To thicken, mash some lentils against the side of the slow cooker or blend a cup of soup and return it to the pot. Naturally gluten-free if using gluten-free broth.