Description
Slow Cooker Beef Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, combining tender beef and earthy lentils in a rich, savory broth. This hearty soup simmers in your slow cooker, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy days, it’s easy to make and packed with protein and fiber. Enjoy this nourishing bowl on its own or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup dried lentils (brown or green), rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and cubing the beef.
- Optional: Sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- In the slow cooker, combine beef, lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, spices, and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg