Description
Crockpot Lentil and Carrot Soup is a warm, hearty dish that combines the earthy flavors of green lentils and sweet carrots, infused with aromatic spices. This easy-to-make soup cooks slowly in your crockpot, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully for a comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. Packed with nutrients and flavor, it’s a family favorite that can be served as a main dish or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the green lentils under cold water until clear.
- In your crockpot, combine rinsed lentils, diced carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, check the lentils for tenderness; add water if needed.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg