Summary: Click here to view the embedded video. Crock Pot Lentil Soup Serves: 8 Difficulty: Easy Prep time: ~10 minutes Cook time: 8 hours Crock Pot + Lentils = Yum! Use your own favorite lentil soup recipe for an easy meal you can start in the morning for a hearty dinner after work. 1 lb lentils, sorted and rinsed 1 quart veggie broth 4 cups water 4 celery ribs, diced 4 carrots, peeled and diced 1 onion, diced 6-8 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 tsp oregano 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 pinch cayenne pepper salt and pepper ½ pound baby spinach, roughly chopped splash of vinegar or lemon juice, optional Combine all ingredients except spinach and vinegar in crockpot. Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until lentils have cooked and soup has thickened. Stir in spinach and let sit, covered, until spinach has completely wilted. Serve with a splash of wine vinegar or squeeze of lemon juice. Notes If you have a tried and true lentil soup recipe, feel free to use your own-just make sure you have enough liquid for the 8 hours of cook time. Speed this up using canned lentils and a regular pot on the stove.
