Slow Cooker Lentil Soup will satisfy the pickiest of eaters — and that’s particularly impressive. It’s a hassle-free way to create a healthy meal, and the leftovers taste amazing for days and days! Slow Cooker Lentil Soup is a staple recipe every home cook SERIOUSLY needs in their life.
Ingredients:
3 medium carrots, chopped (or 4 small or 2 large)
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large clove shallot, chopped
2 cups dry green lentils (rinsed)
8 cups Vegetable stock
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Add in 15 Minutes Before Cooking Time Ends:
1 head of Swiss Chard, cleaned and cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions:
- Place chopped carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and shallot into crockpot along with lentils, vegetable stock, canned tomatoes, bay leaf and dried thyme.
- Cover with lid and set cooking time (4 Hours on HIGH OR 8 Hours on LOW).
- Next, prep your swiss chard into bite-size pieces (I usually cut it both lengthwise and crosswise to achieve this), put in a bowl or ziploc bag and place in refrigerator for later.
- When cooking time is up, add in swiss chard, red wine vinegar, Kosher salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
- Place lid back on and let sit covered for fifteen additional minutes before serving. This freezes great and makes 8 huge (1.5 cup) servings. Excellent served with a crusty bread and side salad. Enjoy!
Tip: use a food processor to do the chopping.