Crockpot Lentil Soup

Use a very large crockpot for this soup, the vegetables and liquid need room to expand. Simple and delicious, just chop everything and put in the slow cooker.

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Crockpot Lentil Soup

Use a very large crockpot for this soup, the vegetables and liquid need room to expand. Simple and delicious, just chop everything and put in the slow cooker.

Servings 7

Calories 291kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 stalks celery chopped
• 1 parsnip chopped
• 4 carrots peeled and diced
• ½ cup fresh parsley chopped or 2 teaspoons dried, additional chopped parsley as garnish
• 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a crock pot.
• Cook on low for 8 – 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
• Stir thoroughly before serving.
• Top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 930mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6290IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5mg

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