Slow cooker lentil and rice soup is a delicious, hearty, and nutritious meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE LENTIL RICE SOUP
A flavorful hearty soup with chunks of sausage, lentils, rice, fire roasted tomatoes and seasonings. Give it a shot for dinner this week!
Provided by 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
Categories Soup
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the sausage and onions and brown the sausage for about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess grease using a colander. Add the sausage into the slow cooker. Stir in the garlic, broth, carrots, celery, oregano, basil, lentils, rice, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until lentils and rice are tender.
- Stir the soup and salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Sugar 3.9 g, Sodium 698.2 mg, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg
SLOW COOKER LENTIL RICE SOUP
I know a busy schedule is just the way of life nowadays, so here is a quick slow cooker soup that's super easy and yummy too! Rice, lentils and mixed veggies seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper.
Provided by Renee Kralic
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 7h20m
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the lentils, rice, carrots, celery, onion, water, broth, garlic powder, ground black pepper and salt in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours. Stir in the mushrooms 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 698.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SLOW COOKER LENTIL RICE SOUP
Time 7h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the lentils, rice, carrots, celery, onion, water, broth, garlic powder, oregano, and bay leaf in the crock pot. Stir well. Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6 hours. Add the sliced mushrooms and stir well. Cook on low for 1 more hour or until the lentils are tender and the mushrooms and other vegetables are cooked. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
SLOW COOKER LENTIL AND RICE SOUP
Very easy and very thrifty. Use any combination of liquids, (ex-more broth, no water) but make sure you have 6 cups.
Provided by ASRing
Categories Clear Soup
Time 7h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a small slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until lentils and rice are cooked.
SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP
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
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
SLOW-COOKED VEGETABLE WILD RICE SOUP
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until rice and vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours. Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving. If desired, remove leaves from remaining thyme sprigs and sprinkle over soup when serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LENTIL AND WILD RICE SOUP (CROCK POT)
A smokey lightly spicy hearty soup made easily in the crock pot. Having chorizos and chipoltes for heat. Saving the spinach till the end for brightness and freshness. Have your freezer bags ready to save the leftovers. Leftovers are great for last minute meal. Defrost in microwave oven and ready to go.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Chowders
Time 6h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place all ingredients except spinach in slow cooker, pour water over all just to cover,.
- cook on low for 6 hours or until wild rice and vegetables are tender.
- Remove ham bone and take any meat left on it and place back in soup.
- Stir in spinach and drizzle sherry during last 15 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.2, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 408.6, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.8
SLOW-COOKER HOMEMADE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
Using the slow cooker takes some of the effort out of making from-scratch meals. The long cook time helps develop great homemade flavor in this Crock-Pot chicken and rice soup. —Kevin Bruckerhoff, Columbia, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. slow cooker, place water, chicken, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender. , With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from broth. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Skim fat from broth; add chicken and next 5 ingredients. Cover and cook on high 1-2 hours or until vegetables and rice are tender. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of lentils: Different lentils have different textures and flavors, so using a mix can add depth and complexity to your soup. Some good options include brown lentils, green lentils, and red lentils.
- Toast your spices: Toasting spices before adding them to the soup will help to release their flavor. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
- Don't overcook the lentils: Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked lentils will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Add vegetables and herbs: Vegetables and herbs can add flavor, color, and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, spinach, and cilantro.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. If you're using store-bought broth, look for one that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker lentil and rice soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover lentils and rice. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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