Best 17 Crock Pot Lentil Soup Recipes

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**Discover a Hearty and Wholesome Delight: Crock-Pot Lentil Soup Recipes for Every Occasion**

Indulge in the timeless comfort of Crock-Pot lentil soup, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul on chilly evenings. These recipes offer a delightful fusion of lentils, vegetables, and spices, slow-cooked to perfection in your trusty Crock-Pot. From classic lentil soup brimming with earthy goodness to innovative variations bursting with unique flavors, this collection promises a satisfying meal for every taste preference. Embrace the convenience of hands-off cooking and savor the delicious results, whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner seeking effortless culinary triumphs. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our curated selection of Crock-Pot lentil soup recipes, each a testament to the versatility and heartwarming appeal of this timeless dish.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL-VEGGIE SOUP (CROCK POT)



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This soup is easy to put together with basic food items that most of us have around. I found the recipe in Better Homes and Gardens Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes, and I did some adjustments with the vegetables and herbs used. I was surprised at how good this very simple soup turned out.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 12h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dry lentils
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 bay leaves
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (2 cans)
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils.
  • Place all ingredients except the pepper into a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for at least 12 hours, or high for at least 5 hours.
  • Season with pepper and remove the bay leaves before serving.

COUNTRY HAMBURGER LENTIL SOUP - CROCK-POT



Country Hamburger Lentil Soup - Crock-Pot image

I created this on a busy hockey weekend - I wanted something warm to come home to after spending a long day at the hockey rink. This was just the ticket... and I got to clean out my cupboards too!

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 12h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried lentils (I used a mix of red, brown, green and yellow)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
8 ounces lean ground beef, browned
3 ounces celery, thinly sliced (3 stalks)
3 ounces baby carrots, thinly slieced (good-sized handful)
1/2 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
3 teaspoons beef bouillon
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 -2 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef.
  • Combine all ingredients in 4-5qt crock pot.
  • Cook on low at least 12 hours or high for 6 hours. I do a combination of high/low, when I made this I did low for 5 hours and high for 4 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • *Note: when I saved the leftovers, I added another cup of water to prevent it from becoming too thick the next day. It made very yummy leftovers!

CROCK POT CURRIED LENTIL SOUP



Crock Pot Curried Lentil Soup image

Serve this with crusty rolls for a satisfying winter or fall meal, or use it as a side dish with sandwiches. I am not a big lentil OR soup fan, yet I really enjoyed this soup.

Provided by Jennifer Michele

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons oil (preferably olive, or for authenticity -- clarified butter)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons good curry powder (I like using more, but it is all to taste)
6 cups good vegetable stock (water or chicken stock can be substituted)
1 cup lentils
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (with liquid)
salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add curry, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • (you should be able to smell the curry flavors when it is ready) Add some of the stock to the pan to deglaze.
  • Pour the contents of the pan, and the rest of the stock into a crock pot.
  • Add the lentils to the pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Before serving, puree some of the lentils to give the soup some body, and add the tomato and any salt that you wish.

CROCK POT LENTIL VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Crock Pot Lentil Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by DreiFromBK

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 large onion or one small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 medium summer squash (or zucchini), halved lengthwise and sliced thinly
1 C carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 C red lentils
1/2 C yellow split peas
1/2 C barley
1 can diced tomatoes
3 C vegetable broth (or chicken or beef), plus ~2 C extra water
1/2 t salt
1/2 t sugar
1/4 t black pepper
fresh or dried basil to top (optional)

Steps:

  • As with all crock pot recipes, this is a breeze to put together. Dice and layer all the veggies, and top with the grains, liquids and the spices (except the basil). The order I used was: onions and bell peppers, squash and carrots, lentils, peas, and barley, diced tomatoes and broth, salt, pepper, sugar, and finally the extra water. Set the crock pot on low for eight hours or on high for four hours. The lentils, peas, and barley will absorb a lot of water, so you may need to add even more extra (unless you like a nice thick soup like I do-then you will be very pleased when you arrive home from class!). Top with a sprinkle of basil and some pepper and enjoy!

CROCK POT SPLIT PEA AND LENTIL SOUP



Crock Pot Split Pea and Lentil Soup image

For a truly vegetarian soup, substitute vegetable bouillon for the chicken soup base. This recipe almost overflowed my 4-quart crockpot, you might want to halve the ingredients. I cooked it on high for the entire 8 hours because it was so full, but if you halve it, cooking it on low for the same amount of time will work fine.

Provided by Ravedeb

Categories     Lentil

Time 8h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas
1 (16 ounce) package dried lentils
12 cups water
12 teaspoons chicken soup base
4 carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Dump it all in the crock pot.
  • Cook on high for 8 hours or until beans are soft.
  • If you like it creamy, puree some or all of it with an immersion (hand held stick) blender.
  • If you don't have Italian seasoning, any combination of oregano, basil, sage, rosemary, thyme and marjoram will work.
  • Serve with crispy French or Italian bread.

HEARTY CROCK POT LENTIL & HAM SOUP



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Frank Saulle's "Crock Pot Lentil & Ham Soup" is slow cooked to perfection. This is the perfect recipe for a cold lazy night!

Provided by A Taste of Brooklyn

Categories     Grains

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups brown lentils, rinsed
2 cups cooked ham, - 1/2 inch dice
3 medium carrots, - 1/2 inch dice
2 stalks celery, - 1/2 inch dice
1 small onion, - 1/2 inch dice
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, - 1/2 inch dice
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
4 large knorr chicken bouillon cubes
8 cups water
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a crock pot, combine the lentils, ham, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bell pepper, Italian seasoning and bay leaf. Add in the bouillon cubes and water, cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Season with salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf; ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 1390.3, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 21, Sugar 4.2, Protein 28.1

CANADIAN BACON SPLIT PEA & LENTIL SOUP (CROCK POT)



Canadian Bacon Split Pea & Lentil Soup (Crock Pot) image

Made this up tonight. I compared some recipes and then used what I had. Turned out very tasty! Bet it would be good vegetarian too. Great served with herbed croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese!

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Ham

Time 4h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 cups split peas
1/2 cup red lentil
10 ounces Canadian bacon, diced (about 21 slices)
1 large white onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried chives
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 dash Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours or until desired consistency is reached.

CROCK POT VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP



Crock Pot Vegetarian Lentil Soup image

Healthy, satisfying, and comforting. Best served with a squeeze of lemon or a splash of white wine vinegar.

Provided by dominiquedelsanto

Categories     Lentil

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb green lentil
1 quart vegetable broth
4 cups water
4 celery ribs, diced
4 carrots, peeled and diced
1 onion, diced
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1/2 lb Baby Spinach, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except spinach in crock pot. Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until lentils have cooked and soup has thickened.
  • Stir in spinach and let sit, covered, a few minutes until spinach has completely wilted.

CROCK POT BEEF LENTIL SOUP



Crock Pot Beef Lentil Soup image

This recipe was printed in our local paper. I was looking for recipes to use the soup bones I got when purchasing a side of beef from our local farmer. This is thick and rich and so easy to toss in the crock pot. Set your bread-maker to be ready when the soup is done, and dinner is served!

Provided by KeyWee

Categories     Lentil

Time 9h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs soup bones with meat
3 carrots, peeled &, chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled &, chopped
1 large onion, peeled &, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
6 cups water
6 beef bouillon cubes, crushed
1/2 lb lentils, rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
3 cups shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • In slow cooker (4-1/2 quarts or larger) combine all ingredients except cabbage.
  • Cover& cook on low 8 hours or until lentils are tender.
  • Remove beef from bones, shred and and return to pot.
  • Add shredded cabbage, turn pot to high setting, and cook 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

CROCK POT LENTIL AND SAUSAGE SOUP



Crock Pot Lentil and Sausage Soup image

Make and share this Crock Pot Lentil and Sausage Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Pork

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked lentils
1/2 lb kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, finely chopped
1 cup potato, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 (16 ounce) cans beef broth
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils and drain.
  • Place all ingredients in crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

LENTIL SOUP WITH HAM AND BACON (CROCK POT, SLOW COOKER)



Lentil Soup With Ham and Bacon (Crock Pot, Slow Cooker) image

Make and share this Lentil Soup With Ham and Bacon (Crock Pot, Slow Cooker) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NELady

Categories     Ham

Time 8h20m

Yield 1 pot of soup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

olive oil
8 cups beef broth
1 cup carrot, chopped
2 cups ham, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/2 lbs dry lentils
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 cup bacon, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in saute pan over medium heat. Saute bacon until firm; remove from heat and move to crock pot.
  • Add remaning ingredients to crock pot.
  • Cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 6-8 hours, until lentils are tender.

CROCK POT CURRIED LENTIL-LEEK SOUP



Crock Pot Curried Lentil-Leek Soup image

Make and share this Crock Pot Curried Lentil-Leek Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lentil

Time 7h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup dry lentils
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 leek, thinly sliced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 1/2 to 7 hours or until lentils are tender
  • Serve. For Vegetarian use vegetable broth.

CROCK POT MEDITERRANEAN CURRIED LENTIL SOUP



Crock Pot Mediterranean Curried Lentil Soup image

Make and share this Crock Pot Mediterranean Curried Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Noahs Mom

Categories     Lentil

Time 6h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup portabella mushroom, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dried lentils
6 cups vegetable stock
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a cast iron pan or heavy frying pan over medium heat. Heat the olive oil.
  • Add the onions and garlic and saute for 3-5 minutes until they begin to brown.
  • Add the carrots and portobellos and saute for another 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms begin to absorb the oil. Season this step with 1/2 tsp pepper and salt to taste.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir just to combine the vegetables.
  • In the bottom of your crock pot, add the curry powder, oregano, thyme and remaining pepper. Add the sauteed vegetables and lentils and mix well.
  • Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and stock. Stir to combine and add salt to taste.
  • Cook in a crock pot on high heat for 6 hours.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!

LENTIL & FRANKFURTER SOUP IN CROCK POT



Lentil & Frankfurter Soup in Crock Pot image

This is an easy soup and hearty when the temperatures begin to drop. Courtesy of Dell books on crockery cooking.

Provided by Glittergirl

Categories     Lentil

Time 9h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups lentils, washed and drained
6 cups water
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, with leaves, diced
2 garlic cloves, mashed
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
6 frankfurters, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except frankfurters, in crock pot.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover pot, turn on Low and cook for 8 hours.
  • Add frankfurter slices and cook an additional hour.

CROCK POT LENTIL SOUP



Crock Pot Lentil Soup image

So easy yet SO tasty! Don't let the simple ingredients fool you; this is one dynamite soup!

Provided by Laurie Sanders

Categories     Other Soups

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb bag of lentils
4 c chicken broth
4 c water
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion
2 stalks of celery
4 medium carrots
1 large hamhock
2 tsp salt
1 dash(es) black pepper
1 c additional water or chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Place 1 bag of lentils (about 2 cups) in your crock pot with the 4 cups of chicken broth and 4 cups of water.
  • 2. Cut up onion, celery and carrots and mince fine in a food processor or by hand. Saute the veggies in a large frying pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until soft. Add them to the crock pot.
  • 3. Stir everything up and add the hamhock. Cook on low all day. (I put mine in at 7 in the morning and we didn't eat it until nearly 9 that night. It will be fine.)
  • 4. After it has cooked between 6 and 8 hours take out the hamhock and get rid of the fat and bone. Chop up the meat and put it back in with the lentils. Add the salt and pepper to taste. I found 2 teaspoons of salt was just right but a saltier hamhock may mean you don't need to add as much salt.
  • 5. Add another 1 to 2 cups of chicken broth or water to thin it back down to soup consistency at this point and allow to simmer a little longer. Serve it up, top it with sour cream and enjoy!

RED LENTIL SOUP (CROCK POT)



Red Lentil Soup (crock Pot) image

Make and share this Red Lentil Soup (crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 9h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb red lentil, washed and presoaked
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
3 stalks celery, chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Presoak lentils in 3 times amount of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 90 minutes.
  • Please drained presoaked lentils in crock pot.
  • Add vegetables, water and seasonings.
  • Cook on low 8-12 hours.
  • Serve as is, or add about a cup of cream for a lovely creamed soup.

HAVE MERCY ON ME SPICY LENTIL SOUP (WITH CROCK POT INSTRUCTIONS)



Have Mercy on Me Spicy Lentil Soup (With Crock Pot Instructions) image

This is an adaptation of a recipe originally published in "I Like Food, Food Tastes Good: In the Kitchen with Your Favorite Bands". It's a delicious curried lentil and cauliflower soup that's filling and incredibly nutritious, and it keeps beautifully for days! You can even make it ahead and freeze it. WARNING: IF YOU FOLLOW THIS RECIPE TO THE LETTER, IT IS EXTREMELY SPICY! PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

Provided by elastigirl

Categories     Lentil

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion (dice half and chop the other half)
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large celery ribs, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup chopped cauliflower
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
16 ounces dry lentils
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
8 cups water
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper, cover and simmer for 6 minutes, or until onions are clear and soft.
  • (If using the crockpot, you would now transfer the onion mixture to your crockpot, add all other dry and liquid ingredients and give it a good stir, and cook on LOW for 8 hours until the lentils are soft. If using the stovetop, please continue to step 3.).
  • Add celery, carrots, garlic, cauliflower, curry, and cumin, and stir. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in lentils, vegetable broth and tomatoes. Cover and let simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 8 cups of water and increase to high heat, and leave uncovered until it begins to boil.
  • When the soup comes to a boil, reduce heat and add cayenne pepper. Let simmer for at least 2 hours, or until lentils are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 20.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 16.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils: This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Brown and green lentils are popular choices, but you can also use red lentils for a creamier soup.
  • Soak your lentils before cooking: This will help them to cook more evenly and quickly. If you don't have time to soak them, you can still cook them without soaking, but they will take a little longer.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so make sure it's packed with flavor. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even beef broth. If you're using canned broth, be sure to choose a low-sodium variety.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, nutrients, and color to your soup. Feel free to add any vegetables you like, but some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and spinach.
  • Season your soup to taste: Once your soup is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other spices.

Conclusion:

Crock-pot lentil soup is a delicious, hearty, and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover lentils. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give crock-pot lentil soup a try.

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