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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

132 Ratings
132 Ratings
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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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 lentils (dry)
  • 2 carrots (medium, sliced)
  • 1 onion (medium, chopped)
  • 2 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

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Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (345g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 177
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 186 mg
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 53 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 642 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 177
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 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 53 mg
Potassium 642 mg
Sodium 186 mg
Copper 387 mcg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 58 mg
Phosphorus 263 mg
Selenium 4 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 183 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 50 mcg
Folate 261 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 49 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
Protein Foods 3 ounces

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Excellent recipe! Very easy to make and very fragrant!
04/27/10
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