SLOW-COOKER LENTIL AND PASTA STEW

Slow-Cooker Lentil and Pasta Stew image

Enjoy this delicious lentil and pasta stew - a hearty slow cooked dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 10h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3/4 cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 can (11.5 oz) vegetable juice
1/3 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta (2 oz)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Steps:

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix lentils, celery, bell pepper and broth.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
Stir vegetable juice, pasta and thyme into stew. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 25 to 30 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g