Best 9 Have Mercy On Me Spicy Lentil Soup With Crock Pot Instructions Recipes

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Are you looking for a heartwarming and flavorful soup that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul? Have mercy on me spicy lentil soup is the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings. This delectable soup is made with wholesome lentils, an array of aromatic spices, and a touch of heat that will leave you begging for more. With the convenience of a crock pot, you can easily prepare this soup and let it simmer to perfection, filling your home with its tantalizing aroma. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your crock pot, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

COZY SLOW COOKER SPICY LENTIL SOUP



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Healthy doesn't get any easier than this Cozy Slow Cooker Spicy Lentil Soup. Throw it all in. Forget about it. No fuss. Super easy. Super nutritious. Super tasty.

Provided by Melanie McDonald

Categories     Soup

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 very large / about 4 cups sweet potato (chopped into bite sized chunks)
2 medium white potatoes (chopped into bite sized chunks, you can sub for more sweet potato or carrots if you prefer)
4 large carrots (chopped into bite sized chunks)
2 ribs celery (sliced thinly)
1 large onion (diced)
1 bell pepper (any colour | diced)
2 banana chili peppers (see recipe notes for variations and tips on heat)
4 large cloves garlic
1 cup / 240mls canned diced tomatoes (or 1 cup of diced fresh tomatoes)
½ cup / 100 grams of green lentils
½ cup / 100 grams of red lentils (see recipe note)
1 large bay leaf
4 cups / 960 mls vegetable stock
4 cups / 960 mls water
1 teaspoon salt (, plus more to taste)
¾ teaspoon pepper (, plus more to taste)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into a slow cooker. My slow cooker holds 6 quarts and was quite full. If yours is smaller you will need to scale the recipe down to fit.
  • Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
  • When nearly ready to serve check seasoning & scoop out the bay leaf.
  • If you would like to thicken it a little remove 2 - 3 cups and blend until smooth them return them back to the slow cooker and stir. Or insert a stick blender into the slow cooker and blend until it's at the texture you like.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 191 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 9 g, Sodium 376 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 6 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

HAVE MERCY ON ME SPICY LENTIL SOUP (WITH CROCK POT INSTRUCTIONS)



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This is an adaptation of a recipe originally published in "I Like Food, Food Tastes Good: In the Kitchen with Your Favorite Bands". It's a delicious curried lentil and cauliflower soup that's filling and incredibly nutritious, and it keeps beautifully for days! You can even make it ahead and freeze it. WARNING: IF YOU FOLLOW THIS RECIPE TO THE LETTER, IT IS EXTREMELY SPICY! PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

Provided by elastigirl

Categories     Lentil

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion (dice half and chop the other half)
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large celery ribs, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup chopped cauliflower
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
16 ounces dry lentils
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
8 cups water
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper, cover and simmer for 6 minutes, or until onions are clear and soft.
  • (If using the crockpot, you would now transfer the onion mixture to your crockpot, add all other dry and liquid ingredients and give it a good stir, and cook on LOW for 8 hours until the lentils are soft. If using the stovetop, please continue to step 3.).
  • Add celery, carrots, garlic, cauliflower, curry, and cumin, and stir. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in lentils, vegetable broth and tomatoes. Cover and let simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 8 cups of water and increase to high heat, and leave uncovered until it begins to boil.
  • When the soup comes to a boil, reduce heat and add cayenne pepper. Let simmer for at least 2 hours, or until lentils are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 20.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 16.5

CROCK POT LENTIL SOUP



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This is a wonderful soup to come home to on a frosty fall evening. Great with a green salad and some crusty bread. I have been known to use 2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes instead of the whole tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Lentil

Time 11m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried lentils
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup diced carrot
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped ham, i use smoked sausage
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, in my house this is (optional)
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon dried mustard
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 1074.9, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 13.8, Protein 16.6

SPICY LENTIL SOUP



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I've finally found a lentil soup my husband goes for. Adjust the spice level to your taste, and present this yummy soup with warm pita bread. -Eva Barker, Henrietta, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 9h25m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, onion, carrots and celery in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add seasonings; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer to slow cooker., Stir in broth, tomato sauce and lentils. Cook, covered, on low 9-11 hours or until lentils are tender. Stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 925mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SPICY LENTIL SOUP



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This is a filling, hearty soup that is very easy to make!

Provided by Darcie Paule

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups dry lentils

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in carrot and celery; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 8 more minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; mix in chicken stock and lentils.
  • Bring soup to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until lentils are soft, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 15.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 711.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SPICY LENTIL SOUP



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Soup is one of my favorite comfort foods. Most soups take only a few minutes to prepare and then a little time to simmer. I often make and take homemade soup to friends who are in need of a bit of comforting. This one makes four small servings, and is perfect for vegetarians and spice lovers.

Provided by Leggy Peggy

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup red lentil, and water to cover (will be drained off)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped small
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2-1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8-1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup zucchini, diced small
1/2 cup carrot, diced small
5 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper, to taste
1 -2 ounce linguine, broken into 1-inch pieces
2 -4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
cream, sour cream (optional) or neufchatel cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and pick over lentils. Cover with water and leave to soak for 15 minutes.
  • While lentils are soaking, prepare other ingredients for use.
  • When everything is ready, drain lentils and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in turmeric, cumin and chili powder, and sauté for about 1 minute.
  • Add lentils, zucchini, carrot, vegetable stock, salt and pepper (if needed). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes (until vegetables are almost tender). Spoon off scum as needed.
  • Add linguine pieces and simmer another 10-15 minutes (until pasta is al dente). I used only 1 ounce of linguine, but you could use more to add body to the soup.
  • To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and a dollop of cream, sour cream or Neufchatel cheese.

LENTIL-VEGGIE SOUP (CROCK POT)



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This soup is easy to put together with basic food items that most of us have around. I found the recipe in Better Homes and Gardens Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes, and I did some adjustments with the vegetables and herbs used. I was surprised at how good this very simple soup turned out.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 12h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dry lentils
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 bay leaves
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (2 cans)
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils.
  • Place all ingredients except the pepper into a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for at least 12 hours, or high for at least 5 hours.
  • Season with pepper and remove the bay leaves before serving.

SPICY VEGGIE & LENTIL SOUP



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I enjoy this recipe because it's meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like-it's all a matter of preference. Serve warm pita bread on the side. -Geraldine Hennessey, Glendale, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups halved fresh green beans
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh baby carrots, halved diagonally
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups beef or vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with spicy red pepper, undrained

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables and lentils are tender, 6-8 hours., Discard bay leaves. Stir in salt and diced tomatoes; cook, covered, 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For spicier soup, use more cayenne or red pepper flakes. For milder soup, omit cayenne pepper and reduce the amount of ground cumin and black pepper.
  • To make a vegan version of this soup, omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead. You can also use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can make this soup on the stovetop. Simply bring all of the ingredients to a boil in a large pot, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the lentils are tender.
  • Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread, crackers, or rice.

Conclusion:

This spicy 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 lentils. With its simple ingredients and customizable spice level, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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