Description
Slow Cooker Lamb & Lentil Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender lamb and earthy lentils, simmered to perfection with aromatic spices. This easy recipe transforms chilly evenings into cozy gatherings, allowing you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully. Each bowl offers a comforting experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrots, and garlic.
- Sear the lamb in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the seared lamb to the slow cooker. Add chopped vegetables, lentils, cumin, thyme, and vegetable broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the lamb with forks and stir to combine all ingredients.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg