I'm a big fan of lentil. Flavored with ginger, garlic, turmeric, and fresh cilantro this will become a family favorite very soon. peachy from Home Sweet Home on January 25, 2015: A little blurry photos but worth the shot, wonderful stew. I love adding more broth to this recipe to turn it into a soup. Clean and wash the lentils in running water several times, Switch the slow cooker on low for 2 hours. This post may contain affiliate links to Amazon and other sides. Nice flavor. (My kids liked a little dollop of sour cream on top of theirs). Marilyn Fritz, congratulations on your weight loss. Season beef generously with salt and pepper, then add beef in batches to brown over medium high heat, turning once. For instant pot: cover and secure the lid. Thanks for the recipe. Yes, you can cook this soup on the stovetop and the lentils usually take between 30 to 45 minutes to cook until soft. Legumes are getting more press time lately. I use a bag of brown grocery store lentils and add a teaspoon of cumin, as well as some dried thyme, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.After cooking… For slow cooker: cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, or until lentils are tender. I've had lentil soup a lot as a kid but not so much over the last couple years. Love hearing back from those who try my recipe. Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping off anything stuck to the bottom, and pour this mixture into the slow cooker. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add carrots, celery, and onion to the frying pan that the beef was in. Followed by the stock and cilantro. I have not got into that habit lol. My husband and I love Lentil soup, but this recipe is a winner! So happy you enjoyed this recipe. I need to improve in that area. Add in the onion and saute for 4-5 minutes. I think I will make some barley and add to this too! Getting back to it now. Lots of nutrition in Lentils Thanks - Hope you give it a try. I am passionate about food, cooking, and health issues. Sounds and looks delicious. Enjoy. Your version of slow cooker lentil soup looks delicious. I bet soup tastes delicious with all that flavours. It's like he has basically donated his body to science while still living in it! The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. Thank you so much - Was so delicious. In your slow cooker insert, stir together the mushrooms, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, lentils, vegetable broth, red wine, tomato paste, tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Yeah I'm finding new uses for my slow cooker Stephanie. Published -Mar 24, 2017 Update -Oct 22, 2020 Veena Azmanov Words - 836 words. The delicious slow-cooker lentil soup will keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Add rosemary and oregano. Add in the carrots, celery, bay leaf, crushed tomatoes, the lentils and HALF of the seasoning packet. Thank you Mary. Your email address will not be published. Privacy Policy. Tim maintains that a legume should be eaten at every meal (and should take up about 30% of your plate). The dry lentils are added in the last hour of cooking. I'll surely try your recipe soon as this makes it even more easier . Save the other half for later. Oh my goodness! If you're using dried herbs, make sure to rub them between your fingers to release their flavor. Rochelle Ann De Zoysa from Moratuwa, Sri Lanka on July 19, 2014: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds stewing beef, cut in 1 inch cubes, 3 celery stocks, halved and chopped, reserve leaves, 4 cups beef stock, (or 4 cups water with 2 bouillon cubes), 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary, (or 1 1/2 tsp dry), 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano, (or 1 1/2 tsp dry), 1 1/2 cups dry red or brown lentils, picked over and rinsed well. For slow cooker, transfer onion to slow cooker. Linda Bilyeu from Orlando, FL on January 25, 2015: I like lentils hot or cold, this recipe is very appealing...I printed it out and will give it a try. Make sure valve is set to “sealing.” Set the manual or pressure cook button to 12 minutes. Soaking helps with cooking them quicker as well as with a softer texture. If making in the Instant Pot heat your pot using the Saute setting. Simple dal is always my favorite. Hope you give it a try. I never had them with ginger..I bet this is delicious. It sure is Amy. Loving it so far. It does cook them nice and soft, Welcome...Here you can find tried and tested recipes for all levels from basic home-cooking to professional cake decorating along with instructional videos and tutorials as well as tips on how to succeed in your own home cooking, baking or cake decorating business - read more about me. Thank you for taking the time to write this feedback. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary and oregano to taste. Daphne D. Lewis from Saint Albans, West Virginia on January 27, 2015: Lentil soup is one of my favorites so I definitely have to try this one. In a frying pan add the oil and cook the chopped onion, garlic, ginger until onions are translucent. The lowly lentil has had a rise in popularity recently with the introduction of the "slow-carb diet" by Tim Ferriss, who wrote the book The 4-Hour Body. Compared to other dry legumes, lentils cook up quickly and are very versatile, flavor-wise. This stew cooks in the slow cooker and makes the whole house smell wonderful. I love how you itemized your information, great writing! The whole house smells great too! I love lentils and this looks so delicious - Love Indian food so this reminds me of dal. Serve it with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal. I will now may start to use my dried lentils and beans a little more often. Pstraubie48, I agree, doing the prep ahead of time, and letting the slowcooker work all day is a treat. Serve lentils as a stew or as a side dish. Add the vegetables and lentils to the slow cooker. Brown the stewing beef in batches, so as not to overcrowd the pan. Then cook them on the stovetop in a pot of boiling water which usually can take from 45 minutes to an hour. Thanks. Heat oil in frying pan. If this isn't possible, then substitute with canned lentils and just stir until heated through just before serving. kitkat1141 (author) from Ontario, Canada on January 27, 2015: Sunshine625 thank you for looking. Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on January 25, 2015: I will have to give this a try. They are about 25% protein, which helps in the building of all body tissue, particularly muscle. This stew cooks in the slow cooker and makes the whole house smell wonderful. Do you like my recipes? Slow Cooker Soup with Yellow Lentils Step by step instructions . Did you try my recipes? I like to add little ghee or butter when it is done. Transfer onion mixture it to the slow cooker. It did remind me of a pea soup my Mom used to make that was almost the same yellow. I love how you did them in the slow cooker. Thank you Val - Yeah I know what you mean, I too am making an effort to use more lentils in out diet now. More if you add rice or beans in the same pot. I just place them in the slow cooker and it cooks them. Thanks Gillian. Now with the slow cooker I don't have to soak the lentils / re-hydrate them or even boil them for 45 minutes. Just Ask Susan, and Peggy W, thank you for kindly pinning this recipe for easy look up. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Particularly with lentils, you need about 4 times the amount of water as you have lentils. Clean and wash the lentils in running water several times; Place lentils in the slow cooker with 2 cups water. Switch the slow cooker on low for 2 hours. We have rain in the forecast for the next few days. Add garlic and celery leaves and saute one minute more, then add these vegetables to slow cooker. Stir in the rest of the seasoning package. Turn the stove to medium low and cover the pan, stirring occasionally, until onions are transparent. SAVE THIS RECIPE ON PINTEREST FOR LATER. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. Going to try this one! Purple Peach, my apologies for the quality of the photos! Transfer onion mixture it to the slow cooker. This blog generates income via ads #sponsoredpost. He has tried many diets and feels this is the ideal ratio to stick with for maximum weight loss. My mom would always add ghee at the end to the dal too! Lentil soup is perfect for the slow cooker--you can just toss all ingredients into your cooker in the morning and you'll come home to a delicious soup. Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe (Video Recipe). This looks so delicious Veena and I love lentils. We are soup lovers in our home, because they're usually very nutritious and delicious. We generally feel healthier, and have more energy. Thank you Gloria. Yes, of course, you can add about a 1 tsp of hot paprika or cayenne or 1 tsp chopped green chilies when sautéing the onions. I definitely need to try your version. Thanks for the recipe. Have a great day. When the pan/pot is hot add in the oil. Thanks for sharing! So glad to see you are enjoying your slow cooker. They are relatively low-calorie, but pack a lot of nutrition. Add the broth into the instant pot/slow cooker. Remove the lid. Always thaw in the fridge overnight for the best results. It can be turned into a soup by adding more beef broth, if you want. I am going to give it a try next week. I definitely will be trying this. When time is up let the pressure release on its own for 10 minutes then move the valve to “venting.”. It looks delicious!! Yeah I love the little zing ginger adds to this soup. The dry lentils are added in the last hour of cooking. You can also keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Your email address will not be published. We have lost weight by consuming legumes often, so we can relate to the importance of having them often. SHARE IT WITH ME, PLEASE.Share a picture of your work with me by uploading an image here below my image on this board. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a885ef4c3aedb867349097c1712b78ee" );document.getElementById("ibbe34e130").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. This meal also freezes well for another day. Cover the cooker and cook on Low heat for 8 hours. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the lentils are completely mushed up. The whole house smells fabulous! Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on January 25, 2015: I am going to add this to my Slow Cooker board on Pinterest. Strain the lentils and save the water for watering plants (do not use it for cooking) In a pan, add oil and heat for a few seconds, then add the vegetables and sauté them until everything is soft and fragant . Hope you try it. I have read and accepted the Privacy Policy *. Canned lentils can be substituted for dry, but just make sure they are well-drained and rinsed. Lucky you Molly, I love lentils but don't make it as often as I should - My kids are now learning to appreciate it though so should be doing more lentils for sure. Will save this recipe to try. For example, if you're cooking 2 cups of lentils then you'll need at least 8 cups of water. This meal also freezes well for another day. I am the mother of two and work part-time in healthcare at a local hospital. You can cook lentils without soaking but they do take longer. TRIED MY RECIPE? I do not use the Hurst brand lentils. I'm definitely with you on the onion sauteing front, and love how you can just cook dried lentils directly in the slow cooker, I'd never thought of this. Just made this reicpe. Sounds delicious! kitkat1141 (author) from Ontario, Canada on July 25, 2014: Thanks for looking rdsparrowriter. Studies show that adding fiber to your diet can lower cholesterol, and the folate and magnesium in lentils are heart-healthy. Cake Decorating for Beginners - Masterclass, Rich Shortcrust Pastry -Pâte Sablée (Creaming Method), Classic Puff Pastry from Scratch - Pate Feuillettee. Love the addition of ginger and turmeric. Usually I buy these in dried foam which means - I have to soak them overnight or between 6 to 8 hours to re-hydrate them.