Slow-cooker red lentil soup
Warm up with this hearty Slow-Cooker Red Lentil Soup recipe! Made with olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and pre-cooked lentils simmered to perfection in vegetable broth. Easy, nutritious, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for cozy nights!
- 07 Jun 2025
- Cook time 250 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 4 Servings
- 10 Ingredients
Slow-cooker red lentil soup is a hearty, nutritious, and convenient recipe perfect for meal prepping or cozy dinners. This soup is rich in vitamins, fiber, and plant-based protein, making it a wholesome choice for any diet. The slow cooker method allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, creating a comforting dish that requires minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, ensuring they are all roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.
- Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger root.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to your slow cooker.
- Add the ground cumin, dried coriander, canned red lentils, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker.
- Set your slow cooker to the low setting and cook for 6-8 hours. Alternatively, you can cook on the high setting for 3-4 hours.
- Throughout the cooking process, the lentils and vegetables will become tender and the flavors will meld together.
- Once the soup is cooked, taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. You may want to add salt and pepper to taste.
- If you prefer a smoother consistency, you can use an immersion blender to purée the soup to your desired texture.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro, a dollop of yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon juice for added brightness.
Tips:
- For extra depth of flavor, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Using fresh ginger root instead of ground ginger can enhance the flavor complexity of the soup.
- Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste – add more cumin or coriander if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- If the soup is too thick for your liking, you can add more vegetable broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for an added burst of freshness.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
- For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender.
Once cooked, the slow-cooker red lentil soup will greet you with inviting aromas and a rich, savory flavor profile. Ladle into bowls, and enjoy it as is, or with a side of crusty bread for a satisfying meal. This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days and can also be a great option for freezing, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lunches on-the-go.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 420 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 160kcal | 8% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 10g | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 30g | 9% |
| Fiber 9g | 24% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 3.57g | 4% |
| Saturated 0.50g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 310ug | 34% |
| Choline 40mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 0.33mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 0.27mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 2.40mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 0.34mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B9 180ug | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 50mg | 57% |
| Vitamin E 0.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 120ug | 99% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 160mg | 12% |
| Copper, Cu 0.41mg | 45% |
| Iron, Fe 7mg | 65% |
| Magnesium, Mg 100mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus, P 220mg | 18% |
| Potassium, K 960mg | 28% |
| Selenium, Se 4.71ug | 9% |
| Sodium, Na 750mg | 50% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.67mg | 15% |
| Water | |
| Water 380g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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