Monday, January 14, 2013

HOMEMADE LENTIL SOUP RECIPE IN THE CROCK POT




Life is busy, I love my crock pot but I do not use it as I should. Recently I decided to pull it out and make a large batch of lentil soup. This recipe can be tweaked to your liking. Here is how I made ours:
Ingredients:
2 bags of dried lentils
2 carton's of .32 oz chicken broth
1 red pepper
3 large carrots
4 cloves of garlic
2 stalks of celery
1 whole onion
Brown Rice (2 cups)
A dash of salt & pepper


Dice up the pepper, onion, carrot, garlic and celery and place in the crock pot. 


Then add the dry lentils and chicken broth to the crock pot.


Cook on low for about 6 hours on medium and then 2 hours on low. 

 Easy right! You can modify this soup if you are a vegetarian and use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth and then it would be vegan.

Serve with a few whole wheat crackers and then you have a healthy meal with vegetables and protein! 

Plus since I made a lot this was dinner for all 6 of use for 2 nights plus lunch one day for my husband and I! And it was very inexpensive to make!

This week I am making black eyed pea soup in my crock pot - stay tuned for that recipe!

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36 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Man, this soup looks so delicious. It looks easy too to make! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  2. Just ShortJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Love crock pot recipes. This soup looks delish and perfect for winter. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. AliciaJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    I love making meals using my crock pot. My kids can be crazy around supper time and if I can focus on them instead of cooking it makes the whole evening a little smoother:) Thanks for the recipe, I'll have to try it!

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  4. MikiHopeJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I sooo have to get a crockpot--I keep saying that but have yet to do it--I keep seeing recipes for crockpots that I would really like--this is one of them!

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  5. CrystalJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Sounds great! I love a good crock pot recipe

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  6. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Looks yummy! With 7 little ones at my house each day, I couldn't live without my crockpot!
    http://13plumconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/01/rubber-ducky-youre-one.html

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  7. EllenJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I love a big bowl of soup on a cold winter night!

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  8. Mama Luvs BooksJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    I love anything I can do in my Crock-Pot! Pinning!

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  9. KellyJanuary 14, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    This looks so yummy. Than you for sharing.

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  10. Allyson BossieJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    I have never had lentils before, but I love soups, so I am sure I would like this one too. It certainly looks yummy!

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  11. Emily StephensJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    I love using my crock-pot, especially for soups. I've never tried lentil soup in the crock pot, I may give this a shot.

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  12. Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 TiredJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Oh this looks so good! I love making homemade soup and would love to try this.

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  13. Cheap Is The *New* ClassyJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    I have to admit, the name of the soup didn't sell me, but it LOOKS fabulous!!

    Dawn

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  14. johnsmomJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    This recipe looks super easy and economical, love it!

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  15. jheyloJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    looks yummy and perfect for cold weather. my husband loves lentil soup

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  16. NikkiJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    That looks great for starting in the morning before work! I really need to use my crock pot more often.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I am going to try this because it looks great! I never know how to cook beans and lentils.
    Pinned it!
    Tiffany

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  18. Kecia | From Mom's DeskJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Oh, this sounds yummy! We just got a larger (like double the size of our old one) crock pot for Christmas, and I plan to use it at least once a week. We have pot roast ready for it tomorrow!

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  19. Robin OJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I am a vegetarian, so I would use veg broth instead of chicken broth...but this is a great recipe! Warm, filling, and tasty! Thanks!

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  20. MarthalynnJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    This is awesome! I love lentil soup and I love my slow cooker, so this is a perfect recipe for me! Plus, lentils are cheap and so good for you. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  21. Happy Gardening, KimJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Love crock pot ideas. Does your kiddos like this soup? Not sure Brody would eat it.

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  22. Crunchy FrugalistaJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I love crock pot recipes! Thanks for sharing this one!

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  23. The Teachers WifeJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    looks simple to make!

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  24. SharyJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    The family doesn't like lentils. I don't mind them. This recipe makes me want them more than I normally would though...

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  25. Andrea KruseJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Mmm... will have to give this recipe a go! I know lentils are so good for me (and being pregnant) and am always looking for new great recipes. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. MandeeJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Would you believe I have never had lentils? I'm going to have to give this recipe a try! Thanks! :)

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  27. TerinAleahJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Mmm, that looks delicious!!

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  28. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Oh I love soup! Definitely could use some right now; it is -2 degrees in the evening! Going to get worst tonight. This looks delicious.

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  29. Vicky @ Mess For LessJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    This looks so hearty. I am big fan of lentils but have yet to convert the hubby. This might do it. Pinning now!

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  30. Be Colorful CoastalJanuary 18, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    God bless the crock pot. :D Looks yummy. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful this week.
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  31. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    I'm making homemade soup about once a week this winter. This looks like a delicious recipe! Pinning it! Thank you.

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  32. OurHopeIsInTheLordJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    We had this tonight!!!!

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  33. The Iowa Farmer's WifeJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    YUM! This looks fabulous!

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  34. DIYbyDesignJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    This looks so yummy. I will be featuring it tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  35. annJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Looks good - not alot of recipes I find with lentils in. Great on a cold winter night. Thanks for the recipe. I pinned it on my Pinterest too.

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  36. Fee RobertsJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    I've never tried Lentil soup but it looks so good. I'll have to try it. I love soups. Thanks for the recipe =D

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Nicole, the mama behind the Mama to 5 Blessings blog, is a mom to 5 children. Three boys: ages 8 years, 5 years, 2 years, a daughter 4 years and a new baby girl born April 19th 2013. She has been married to her husband Fritz for 11 years. Here at Mama to 5 Blessings you will find quite a variety of topics: recipes, crafts for moms and children, homeschooling, parenting, reviews and giveaways, thrifty tips and much more! Mama to 5 Blessings can also be found on Twitter @mamato3blessing, Facebook and Pinterest.