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Hearty Crockpot Lentil Soup Youll Love served in a bowl

Hearty Crockpot Lentil Soup Recipe Youll Love

This cozy Crockpot Lentil Soup is rich, wholesome, and perfect for an effortless comforting meal. Super easy to make, satisfying, and packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups French green lentils or brown lentils do not use red lentils
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 15 ounces
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 15 ounces
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker 6-quart or larger

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is very soft and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper. Sauté about 2 minutes until the veggies are slightly softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. To the slow cooker, add the lentils, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours until lentils are tender but not mushy.
  3. Remove Parmesan rind if used. Stir in the red wine vinegar and sugar. Thin with water or broth if needed. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot with parsley and Parmesan if desired. Add crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

For best results, caramelize onions well and cook on low for flavor. Garnish with parsley, Parmesan, and serve with bread for a complete meal.