Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Alissa Saenz
This hearty and flavorful vegan lentil soup is made easily in a slow cooker, packed with tender lentils, vibrant veggies, and savory spices for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker 3 quart capacity or larger
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound brown lentils rinsed and picked clean
- 1 onion medium, diced
- 2 carrots medium, sliced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5-ounce, with juice
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Directions
- Rinse lentils under cold water to remove dust or pebbles.
- Add lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, cumin, and coriander to a slow cooker.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 2.5 to 3.5 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours until lentils and vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
This soup stores well for meal prep and even improves in flavor after a day or two.