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by Jacky
This comforting lentil soup is made effortlessly in your slow cooker, producing a rich, flavourful bowl packed with protein and fibre. Lentils, aromatic vegetables, and warming spices simmer away for hours, resulting in a beautifully thick and nourishing soup. It's ideal for batch cooking and meal prep, as it freezes wonderfully and tastes even better the next day. A budget-friendly, plant-based dinner that the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
Main
- 300 g dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
1 standard tin
- 1 litre vegetable stock
Use low-sodium if preferred
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 leaves bay leaves(optional)
Remove before serving
Spices
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric(optional)
- 1 tsp salt
Adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or coriander, chopped(optional)
Add when serving for freshness
- 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)
Squeeze in just before serving to brighten the flavour
Method
- 1
Rinse the lentils under cold running water and drain well. Set aside.
~3 mins - 2
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
~10 mins - 3
Add the rinsed lentils, diced onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tinned tomatoes, vegetable stock, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Give everything a good stir to combine.
~5 mins - 4
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours, until the lentils are completely tender and the soup has thickened.
~8 hrsTip: The soup will thicken as it cooks. If it's too thick, stir in a splash of hot water or stock.
- 5
Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
~2 mins - 6Optional step
For a smoother soup, use a stick blender to partially blend to your desired consistency. Alternatively, leave it chunky.
~3 minsTip: Blending about half the soup gives a lovely thick texture whilst keeping some whole lentils for interest.
- 7
Ladle into bowls and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or coriander. Serve with crusty bread.
~2 mins
Nutrition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Green or brown lentils hold their shape well during the long cooking time and give a lovely texture. Red lentils will also work but they break down completely, resulting in a smoother, thicker soup. Avoid using puy lentils as they can stay quite firm.
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