Slow Cooker Beef Lentil Soup
Slow Cooker Beef Lentil Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that fills your home with enticing aromas. Featuring tender beef, earthy lentils, and vibrant vegetables, this hearty soup simmers to perfection, providing warmth on chilly nights or during family gatherings. With minimal effort required, simply toss in the ingredients and let your slow cooker work its magic. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal that satisfies every craving!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables: dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 5 minutes).
- In the slow cooker, combine lentils, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and browned beef. Pour in beef broth until everything is submerged.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir gently to mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; ladle into bowls and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg