Easy & Healthy Carrot and Lentil Soup In The Slow Cooker

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Indulge in comforting warmth with our Slow Cooker Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup recipe! Discover how easy it is to create a wholesome, flavorful meal perfect for chilly days. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the aromatic blend of spices and nourishing goodness in every spoonful.

This slow cooker spiced carrot and lentil soup recipe is one of my go-to soup recipes. It's perfect from Autumn onwards and is lovely and warming, perfect for those colder months. I love slow cooker recipes because once you put all the ingredients in it cooks itself and you come back home to a delicious smelling kitchen and dinner ready made!

I usually make this in the slow cooker as it's so easy but you can make it in a saucepan the conventional way if you want the soup more quickly. It's really easy to make and very healthy. The lentils pack a nice protein punch so it is filling too. If you use non-dairy milk such as coconut milk in place of the milk it is a great slow cooker vegan soup too.

Ingredients

The ingredients list for this soup is really simple and very healthy. You will need...

carrots
dried red lentils
ground cumin
chilli flakes
vegetable stock
milk or coconut milk (optional)
salt and black pepper to taste

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The carrots make the soup nice and sweet so really suitable for little ones - if you are feeding it to a young child though consider using a low salt vegetable stock.

Instructions

This recipe for slow cooker carrot soup couldn't be easier. Simply chop the carrots (no need to peel them) and add to a slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients except the milk and chilli flakes. Cook on high with the slow cooker cover on for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until the vegetables are soft.

Blend with a hand blender and add a splash of milk for a looser consistency and creamier taste. Garnish with chilli flakes and salt and pepper to taste.

Slow Cooker Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup

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Author: Ali Davies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: soup
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: british
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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600 g chopped carrots (no need to peel)
140 g split red lentils
1 tsp ground cumin
½ teaspoon chilli flakes
1 litre vegetable stock
salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Quite literally put everything in the slow cooker and cook for a few hours on high until the carrots are soft. You can also put it on low and leave it there all day while you are at work, or overnight. If you want the soup quicker, just pop all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer with the lid on for 20 minutes or again until the carrots are soft.
Blend with a hand blender.

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How to store slow cooker lentil soup

This crock pot soup will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or on the hob.

You can also freeze this soup which is perfect if you are batch cooking. Make a double portion and freeze half for another day. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months, simply leave it in the fridge overnight to defrost and reheat the same way.

Variations on lentil carrot soup

You can make so many variations to this soup, try adding chopped onions at the start, or even chopped celery. You can also use homemade vegetable broth or shop bought which will give the soup a different flavour. Try adding minced garlic cloves or ginger too, especially if you are unwell as they have great health benefits.

If you would like to make a spicy carrot and lentil soup just add some warming spices, such as a few chilli flakes after cooking to taste or stir through 1 teaspoon of garam masala.

If you don't have carrots you can also swap them out for butternut squash or sweet potato.

This is definitely one of my favourite healthy lunchtime recipes. I serve it with freshly baked baguette or even garlic bread if you want an extra bit of flavour. It goes down really well with the children too because of the natural sweetness in carrots. My husband does add a heap of chilli to his for a spicy carrot lentil soup version!

FAQ's

Can I use different lentils in this recipe?

Absolutely! While the recipe typically calls for brown or green lentils, you can also use red lentils. Just keep in mind that red lentils tend to cook faster and may become mushier, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Can I make this soup on the stovetop instead of using a slow cooker?

Yes, you can! Simply combine all the ingredients in a large pot on the stovetop and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots and lentils are tender, about 30-40 minutes. Then, blend until smooth and season to taste. If you want to add onions and garlic I would recommend sautéing these in 1 tablespoon of olive oil on a medium heat before adding the other ingredients.

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Don't have a slow cooker? As I mentioned you can make this recipe just as easily in a saucepan but I'd definitely recommend getting a slow cooker to add to your kitchen gadgets. We use ours all the time in the winter. Here is a great one on Amazon which is brilliant value to start off with to see if you like it. (affiliate link)

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