Slow Cooker Beef Lentil Soup
Slow Cooker Beef Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This hearty dish features tender beef, earthy lentils, and a colorful mix of vegetables, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Just set it and forget it while rich flavors meld together, creating a warm bowl of goodness that everyone will love. Ideal for family gatherings or busy weeknights, this nutritious soup warms both belly and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and mincing the garlic.
- (Optional) In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef on all sides until browned (3-4 minutes per side).
- Place the beef (seared or raw) in a slow cooker with lentils, onions, carrots, garlic, diced tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks and stir back into the soup.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider mixing in spinach or substituting lentils with beans. - Adjust spices like cumin or chili powder for a unique twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat gently.