Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
68%
Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup
555 min.
8
290kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup, a dish that embodies comfort and nourishment. Perfect for those chilly evenings or busy weekdays, this recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients that make it a very healthy choice for lunch or dinner.

Imagine the aroma of tender lentils simmering alongside vibrant carrots, celery, and the smoky flavor of ham shanks, all melding together in your slow cooker. With just a few minutes of prep, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to develop beautifully over 8 to 9 hours. The addition of fresh spinach at the end adds a pop of color and a boost of nutrients, making this soup as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Each bowl is a hearty serving of goodness, with a caloric breakdown that keeps you satisfied without weighing you down. With 290 calories per serving, this soup is a guilt-free indulgence that the whole family will love. Whether you're looking for a main dish to impress guests or a comforting meal to enjoy on your own, this Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Dive into a bowl of warmth and flavor that nourishes both body and soul!

Ingredients

  • cups carrots chopped
  • cups celery stalks chopped
  • 64 ounces chicken broth (8 cups)
  • 16 ounces lentils dried rinsed ()
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • pound ham smoked
  • cups pkt spinach fresh shredded

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients except spinach in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender.
  3. Remove ham from cooker; place on cutting board. Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones and skin. Stir ham and spinach into soup. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories290kcal
Protein35.84%
Fat10.08%
Carbs54.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.68
Glycemic Load
5.41
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.973478721536%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.2mg
Apigenin
3.95mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
0.64mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
0.49mg
Gallocatechin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:290.48kcal
14.52%
Fat:3.28g
5.05%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.25%
Carbohydrates:39.67g
13.22%
Net Carbohydrates:20.84g
7.58%
Sugar:4.09g
4.55%
Cholesterol:31.75mg
10.58%
Sodium:1582.38mg
68.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.29g
52.59%
Vitamin A:6315.68IU
126.31%
Folate:303.62µg
75.91%
Fiber:18.83g
75.33%
Vitamin K:75.3µg
71.72%
Manganese:1.02mg
50.93%
Phosphorus:420.42mg
42.04%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.56%
Iron:5.63mg
31.29%
Potassium:956.97mg
27.34%
Zinc:4.07mg
27.16%
Magnesium:102.59mg
25.65%
Copper:0.5mg
25.15%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.95%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.84%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
14.01%
Vitamin B3:2.45mg
12.25%
Vitamin C:9.62mg
11.66%
Selenium:5.98µg
8.55%
Calcium:78.68mg
7.87%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.42%