Vegan Slow Cooker Lemony Lentil Soup

This Slow Cooker Lemony Lentil Soup is a bowl of comfort that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with protein-rich lentils, fresh vegetables, and a burst of citrusy flavor from lemon, this soup is perfect for any day of the week. It’s not only satisfying and hearty but also incredibly easy to make.

Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. This soup provides a comforting and nourishing meal that’s perfect for any occasion. I love making this soup when I need a healthy and satisfying meal that requires minimal effort.

Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a lazy Sunday afternoon, this Slow Cooker Lemony Lentil Soup is always a hit in my household. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl, and the bright, citrusy flavor of the lemon adds a refreshing twist to the classic lentil soup.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Number of Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 6-8 hours on low, 3-4 hours on high

Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes – 8 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Equipment/Utensils Required:

• Slow cooker
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Wooden spoon
• Ladle
• Serving bowls

Instructions:

1. In the slow cooker, combine the rinsed lentils, diced onion, carrots, celery, minced garlic, vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
3. Once the soup is cooked, remove the bay leaf and discard.
4. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 180
• Total Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Fiber: 14g
• Protein: 12g

Slow Cooker Lemony Lentil Soup

jenny

This Slow Cooker Lemony Lentil Soup is a bowl of comfort that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with protein-rich lentils, fresh vegetables, and a burst of citrusy flavor from lemon, this soup is perfect for any day of the week. It's not only satisfying and hearty but also incredibly easy to make.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 6 servings

Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Slow cooker
• 1 Cutting board
• 1 Knife
• 1 Wooden spoon
• 1 Ladle
• 1 Serving bowls

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils rinsed and drained
• 1 onion diced
• 2 carrots diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lemon zest and juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• In the slow cooker, combine the rinsed lentils, diced onion, carrots, celery, minced garlic, vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
• Once the soup is cooked, remove the bay leaf and discard.
• Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 180
• Total Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Fiber: 14g
• Protein: 12g

Keyword Lentil, Slow cooker, Soup