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Crockpot Lentil Soup

This Crockpot Lentil Soup is like a cozy hug on a cold day and I make it all the time. It’s like a party of tastes with hearty lentils, colorful carrots, sweet onions, and tangy tomatoes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown lentils rinsed and drained
  • 4 carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 ripe tomatoes diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 6 cups vegetable/chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • fresh parsley for garnish Chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a little oil in a pan and cook onions until soft (3-4 mins).
  • Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Put onions and garlic in the crockpot.
  • Add lentils, carrots, tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  • Pour in the broth until everything is covered.
  • Cover the crockpot and set it to low heat.
  • Let it cook for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves and taste for more seasoning.
  • Put the soup in bowls.
  • Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
  • Eat with bread or salad.

Notes

Tips & Techniques
  • You can cook carrots and onions in a pan for more flavor.
  • To make it smooth, use a special blender stick.
Storage Tips
  • Let the soup cool before putting it in the fridge or freezer.
  • Use containers that close tightly.
  • It's good in the fridge for about 4 days.
  • It's fine in the freezer for about 3 months. Remember to thaw it in the fridge before heating.