Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Lunch Recipes

CROCK POT LENTIL SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to the crock pot except for the parsley.
• Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours, or cook on high for 3-4 hours until the lentils are cooked through.
• 15 to 30 minute before serving stir in the parsley.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Place the chicken stock, carrots, lentils, artichokes, celery, sun-dried tomatoes and tablespoon of their oil, bouillon paste, oregano and onion in a slower cooker. Cook until the lentils are tender, on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Stir in the escarole, lemon zest and juice and let sit 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread alongside.

SPICED CARROT & LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas.
• Scoop out about half with a spoon and set aside. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 600g coarsely grated carrots, 140g split red lentils, 1l hot vegetable stock and 125ml milk to the pan and bring to the boil.
• Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have swollen and softened.
• Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth (or leave it chunky if you prefer).
• Season to taste and finish with a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkling of the reserved toasted spices. Serve with warmed naan breads.

SLOW COOKER LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Saute musrhooms, celery & peppers in olive oil & butter for about 5 minutes, add the 1/8 tsp cumin just before the end.
• Add all the veggies, juice 1 1/2 cups chicken broth & seasonings to slowcooker.
• Cook on low for 6 hours.
• Add barley & as much of the last cup of chicken broth as needed.
• Cook on high for 1 hour.
• Garnish with fresh parsley when serving.

SLOW COOKER LENTIL AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a small slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until lentils and rice are cooked.