How to Cook Winter Lentil Vegetable Soup in 5 Minutes

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Winter lentil vegetable soup –Get ready to warm your soul with a bowl of this Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Soup! It’s so easy to make that even a caveman could whip it up—if cavemen had slow cookers, of course. Let’s dive right into this winter delight that’s loaded with goodness and will make you forget all about those frosty flakes falling outside your window.

Gather Your Ingredients!

Before we get cooking, let’s make sure we have everything we need. Here’s what you’ll require for this hearty soup:

  • 1 cup of split red lentils
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks of celery, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with their juice
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 2 cups of fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Your Soup Awaits!

Now that we have everything ready, let’s get our hands dirty. Don’t worry—it’s all part of the fun!

Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Soup

Instructions: Let’s Get Cooking!

  1. Start by rinsing your split red lentils under cold water. This is like giving them a little spa day before they dive into the crockpot.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine the rinsed lentils, diced carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. It’s a veggie party in there!
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and toss in the diced tomatoes—juice and all. Who doesn’t love a little extra flavor?
  4. Add the zucchini, fresh spinach, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Give everything a gentle stir until it’s well mixed. You want to make sure everyone’s getting along!
  5. Cover your slow cooker and set it to low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Go out, take a nap, or binge-watch your favorite show while it bubble-bubbles away.
  6. Once it’s done cooking, give it a stir and taste! Adjust the seasoning as needed, and let it cool for a few minutes. No one wants to burn their taste buds off.
  7. Serve it up in a cozy bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and enjoy all the compliments you’re about to receive!

There you have it, a steaming bowl of joy right at your fingertips. Perfect for snowy days or when you just want a big hug in a bowl. Don’t forget to share with friends, or you know, keep it all to yourself and be the master of your soup domain! Happy cooking!