SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP

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Lentil soup is perfect for the slow cooker. Just throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a delicious soup.

Provided by CPolencheck

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 6h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
½ teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 258.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 736.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Leona Nealey
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Tianna Mcphee
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I made this soup for dinner last night, and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table on a busy weeknight.


Reichen Chua
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of lentils, sweet potatoes, and carrots. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this soup again.


xDemiir
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good lentil soup recipe for a long time. This soup is everything I was looking for and more. It's flavorful, filling, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Ck Saim
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's a healthy and affordable meal that everyone can enjoy.


Jay Alyse
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I especially liked that it's a vegan recipe. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


TheBloodwaraxe
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the addition of the sweet potatoes and carrots. They add a nice sweetness to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Cabdi Waasac
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced, and the soup is very filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious slow cooker meal.


mutalib kazeem
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. When I get home from work, dinner is ready! The soup is always delicious, and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on


Nahid Rana
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I made this soup last night, and it was delicious! I used brown lentils, and they cooked perfectly in the slow cooker. The soup was so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Sabita Adhikari
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the flavors are incredible. I love that it's a healthy and filling meal that the whole family can enjoy.