Slow Cooker Lentil Vegetable Stew Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

Slow Cooker Lentil Vegetable Stew finished in the slow cooker

On a night when the stove is the last thing you want to face, Slow Cooker Lentil Vegetable Stew lets the slow cooker handle dried green or brown lentils, rinsed, medium carrots, diced, and celery stalks, diced. This slow cooker lentil vegetable stew needs almost no attention, so dinner is ready whenever your day finally slows down.

Packed with lentils, vegetables, and spices, this stew is not only filling but also rich in flavor. Simply toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work while you go about your day.

Hearty Slow Cooker Lentil Vegetable Stew

This lentil vegetable stew features a variety of vegetables simmered with lentils in a savory broth. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people, making it a perfect option for a family meal or leftovers.

Ingredients

1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped (added at the end)

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the lentils and chop the vegetables.
Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
Add Greens: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped spinach or kale and let it wilt.
Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.