Best 8 Crock Pot Beef Lentil Soup Recipes

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Are you in search of a comforting and hearty soup recipe that combines the goodness of beef and lentils? Look no further than this guide to the best crock pot beef lentil soup recipes. With just a few simple steps and minimal effort, you can create a mouthwatering soup that is perfect for a cozy meal with friends and family. From classic beef lentil soup recipes passed down through generations to innovative variations with unique flavors, this article will provide you with a curated selection of the finest crock pot beef lentil soup recipes, ensuring that you find the perfect recipe to suit your taste preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER LENTIL-BEEF STEW



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Provided by Tia Mowry

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
5 cups beef broth
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
1 potato, cut into chunks
1 cup brown lentils
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons beef bouillon base
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • For the spice mix: In a small bowl, combine the basil, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, cumin and oregano. Mix until well blended.
  • For the stew: Combine the flour with 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Dredge the beef in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the grapeseed oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. In two batches, sear the dredged beef on all sides, adding the remaining 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil before the second batch. Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker.
  • Deglaze the saute pan with 1 cup of the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits left in pan; add to the slow cooker. Then, to the slow cooker, add the remaining beef broth and the carrots, celery, garlic, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, lentils, soy sauce, bouillon, pepper flakes, thyme and bay leaf.
  • Cover and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 8 hours. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving.

BEEF BARLEY LENTIL SOUP



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I serve this soup often to family and friends on cold nights, along with homemade rolls and a green salad. For variety, you can substitute jicama for the potatoes. -Judy Metzentine, The Dalles, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups cubed red potatoes (1/4-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
8 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer with the potatoes, celery, carrot, lentils and barley. Combine the water, bouillon and lemon pepper; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables and barley are tender. , Add the tomatoes and salt; cook 2 hours longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER LENTIL SOUP



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Ham shanks add rich, salty flavor to a slow-cooker soup loaded with lentils and vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound smoked ham shanks
2 cartons (32 ounces each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups)
1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils (2 1/4 cups), sorted and rinsed
4 medium stalks celery, chopped (2 cups)
4 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups shredded fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except spinach in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender.
  • 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 : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER BISTRO LENTIL-BARLEY SOUP



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Enjoy this easy barley soup made with turkey, lentils and veggies - a hearty slow-cooked dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bag (16 ounces) brown lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, diced (1 cup)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
12 ounces smoked turkey kielbasa, cut lengthwise into fourths, then sliced
1/3 cup uncooked barley
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve beef broth
3 1/2 cups water
Dijon mustard, if desired
Prepared horseradish, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix lentils, onions, carrots, tomatoes, kielbasa and barley in 4-quart Crock-Pot slow cooker. Stir in broth and water.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 9 to 10 hours or until lentils and vegetables are tender. Top each serving with dollop of mustard and horseradish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg

CROCK POT BEEF LENTIL SOUP



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This recipe was printed in our local paper. I was looking for recipes to use the soup bones I got when purchasing a side of beef from our local farmer. This is thick and rich and so easy to toss in the crock pot. Set your bread-maker to be ready when the soup is done, and dinner is served!

Provided by KeyWee

Categories     Lentil

Time 9h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs soup bones with meat
3 carrots, peeled &, chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled &, chopped
1 large onion, peeled &, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
6 cups water
6 beef bouillon cubes, crushed
1/2 lb lentils, rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
3 cups shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • In slow cooker (4-1/2 quarts or larger) combine all ingredients except cabbage.
  • Cover& cook on low 8 hours or until lentils are tender.
  • Remove beef from bones, shred and and return to pot.
  • Add shredded cabbage, turn pot to high setting, and cook 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

CROCK POT LENTIL BEEF SOUP



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Make and share this Crock Pot Lentil Beef Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RedRacer

Categories     Lentil

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 lbs beef tips
1/4 cup flour
1 lb lentils, picked over & rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled & diced
2 celery hearts, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
6 -7 cups chicken broth, low sodium
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 dash cayenne

Steps:

  • Combine beef tips with flour in the crock pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients & mix together.
  • Cook on High for 6 hours.
  • **To change it to a thicker consistency, which I prefer, take 4-6 cups without the meat (2 cups at a time) and blend in a food processor or with a hand blender.
  • Cook on low for an additional hour.
  • Serve with Honey Cornbread #270877.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 776.7, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 10.5

BEEF AND LENTIL SOUP



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A great lunch soup full of protein. I make a batch of this and warm it up all week.

Provided by KELLY614

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
salt and pepper to taste
2 large stalks celery, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups dry lentils
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then gently place into the hot oil, and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Once browned, remove the beef and set aside, reserving the remaining oil in the pot. Stir in the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, cilantro, and oregano; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 8 minutes more.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and browned beef. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the meat is beginning to turn tender, about 1 hour.
  • After the soup has simmered 1 hour, add the lentils, recover, and continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the parsley. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1350.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP



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Lentil soup is perfect for the slow cooker. Just throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a delicious soup.

Provided by CPolencheck

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 6h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 cups water
1 pound cooked, smoked lean ham, cut into chunks
1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ¾ cups dried lentils, rinsed
8 ounces chopped onion
6 ounces sliced carrots
6 ounces chopped celery
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Combine water, ham, tomatoes, lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, pepper, salt, thyme, and bay leaf in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW until lentils and vegetables are as soft as you like, 6 to 8 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 736.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or tamari.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils before serving.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This crock pot beef lentil soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef. The soup is packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this crock pot beef lentil soup a try.

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