U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings

Quick to make but rich and delicious flavors of carrots, onion, and celery flavor in this slow cooker lentil soup. Add your favorite spices if you want to add a little kick.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried)
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon (or 2 cubes beef bouillon)
  • 1 1/2 cups dry lentils
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium celery stalks, sliced

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix all ingredients together in slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. Serve hot with crackers or bread.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 183
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 264 mg
Carbohydrates 33 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 54 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 662 mg

N/A will display when nutrient data is unavailable

Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 183
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 33 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 54 mg
Potassium 662 mg
Sodium 264 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 61 mg
Phosphorus 271 mg
Selenium 4 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 166 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 50 mcg
Folate 255 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 51 mg

N/A will display when nutrient data is unavailable

Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups