Slow-Cooker Lentil and Canadian Bacon Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Slow-Cooker Lentil and Canadian Bacon Soup
510 min.
8
282kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Lentil and Canadian Bacon Soup! Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something hearty yet healthy, this soup is a fantastic blend of flavors and nutrition. With a health score of 100, it’s not just delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the comforting aroma of lentils simmering with savory Canadian bacon, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This recipe is designed to be easy and convenient, allowing you to toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning and return to a warm, satisfying meal in the evening. Each bowl is packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, ensuring you feel good about what you’re eating.

Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. With just 282 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a wholesome meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Your taste buds and your body will thank you!

Ingredients

  • oz canadian bacon sliced coarsely chopped
  • medium carrots cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
  • medium stalk celery cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
  • 16 oz lentils dried rinsed ()
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium progresso® (from 32-oz carton)
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • medium potatoes peeled cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories282kcal
Protein30.81%
Fat8.82%
Carbs60.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.4
Glycemic Load
8.26
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.59347830648%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.2mg
Apigenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.27mg
Gallocatechin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:281.91kcal
14.1%
Fat:2.79g
4.29%
Saturated Fat:0.77g
4.78%
Carbohydrates:42.96g
14.32%
Net Carbohydrates:24.35g
8.85%
Sugar:2.71g
3.01%
Cholesterol:10.63mg
3.54%
Sodium:394.4mg
17.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.93g
43.85%
Fiber:18.61g
74.43%
Folate:283.42µg
70.85%
Vitamin A:2605.18IU
52.1%
Vitamin B1:0.69mg
46.12%
Manganese:0.85mg
42.61%
Phosphorus:363.33mg
36.33%
Iron:4.97mg
27.62%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
25.79%
Potassium:894.29mg
25.55%
Vitamin B3:4.68mg
23.4%
Zinc:3.26mg
21.76%
Magnesium:85.02mg
21.25%
Copper:0.42mg
20.95%
Vitamin B5:1.47mg
14.71%
Selenium:10.19µg
14.56%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.43%
Vitamin C:9.93mg
12.04%
Vitamin K:6.96µg
6.63%
Calcium:55.04mg
5.5%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.1%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
3.97%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.95%