Saturday, January 8, 2011

Vegetable and Red Lentil Soup





1 can (14 1/2 oz) vegetable broth
1 can (14 1/2oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash (or, 1 of each), diced
1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 C thinly sliced carrots
1/2 C red lentils, rinsed and sorted*
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 TB chopped fresh basil or thyme
1/2 C croutons or shredded cheese (optional)

*can substitute red lentils for brown

I added mushrooms, just because I love mushrooms.


  1. Combine everything (except basil, thyme, croutons, cheese) in a slow-cooker. Mix well. Cover, cook on Low 8 hoursor on high 4 hours.
  2. Ladle in shallow bowls. Sprinkle on basil and croutons, if desired
Makes 6 servings.

Recipe is from: Crock Pot Recipe Collection

5 comments:

Amanda said...

So, I posted this recipe, and put a label on it. Also, I posted the link to this recipe on the "recipe" page. That way, People can go straight to the recipe page and see all the recipes we have posted. Does this work for everyone, or do we want to try another method?

Charity Giannakos said...

This looks so good. Even Mitz thought so. I am going to make it for sure!
I don't know about the recipe linky thing. I am going to try tomorrow. Are you able to have categories like proteins, dinners, breakfasts ect.....
You are the blog queen Amanda don't you just know all this haha

Amanda said...

Sure, I think make whatever categories you want! :)

Charity Giannakos said...

Hey Amanda I made this tonight and everyone LOVED it!! Zoe had 3 bowls and kept saying its so good I cant stop eating it!!

Amanda said...

It really is amazing how good it is, isn't it? I'm glad you all loved it too!