Slow-Cooker Lentil and Spinach Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Slow-Cooker Lentil and Spinach Soup
550 min.
8
203kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Slow-Cooker Lentil and Spinach Soup! Perfect for those chilly evenings or when you need a comforting bowl of goodness, this soup is not only hearty but also packed with nutrients. With its rich blend of flavors from sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of thyme, every spoonful is a celebration of wholesome ingredients.

This recipe is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a gluten-free and dairy-free meal that doesn’t compromise on taste. The combination of lentils and fresh spinach provides a wonderful source of protein and vitamins, making it an ideal starter or snack for any occasion. Plus, the slow-cooking method allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a depth that is simply irresistible.

Whether you’re serving it as an antipasti or enjoying it as a light meal, this soup is sure to impress your family and friends. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it, allowing your slow cooker to do all the work while you go about your day. So gather your ingredients, fire up that slow cooker, and get ready to indulge in a bowl of pure comfort!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • cup onion finely chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoon tomato paste 
  • 1.5 cups carrots sliced (4 medium)
  • oz lentils dried rinsed
  • 32 oz chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 32 oz vegetable stock (4 cups)
  • slices bacon chopped
  •  bay leaves dried
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • oz baby spinach fresh

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  2. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Spoon mixture into slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except spinach.
  3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 hours. Discard bay leaves. Stir in spinach just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories203kcal
Protein20.66%
Fat30.84%
Carbs48.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.93
Glycemic Load
4.29
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.602608599093%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
1.55mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
4.98mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:203.35kcal
10.17%
Fat:7.09g
10.91%
Saturated Fat:1.83g
11.46%
Carbohydrates:25.1g
8.37%
Net Carbohydrates:14.78g
5.38%
Sugar:4.36g
4.85%
Cholesterol:9.53mg
3.18%
Sodium:1217.14mg
52.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.69g
21.38%
Vitamin A:6307.27IU
126.15%
Vitamin K:109.02µg
103.83%
Folate:185.87µg
46.47%
Fiber:10.31g
41.25%
Manganese:0.74mg
36.76%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.18%
Phosphorus:177.3mg
17.73%
Iron:3.12mg
17.32%
Potassium:567.25mg
16.21%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.28%
Magnesium:60.58mg
15.15%
Vitamin C:11.44mg
13.86%
Zinc:1.81mg
12.04%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.84%
Copper:0.23mg
11.51%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.6%
Selenium:5.68µg
8.12%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.01%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
7.96%
Calcium:59.9mg
5.99%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.29%