Crockpot Split Pea Lentil and Barley Soup Aka Weight Watchers
Warm, hearty, and incredibly healthy, this Crockpot Split Pea Lentil and Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food made easy. Packed with plant-based protein and fiber from dried green split peas, lentils, and pearled barley, this slow-cooked soup is a nutritional powerhouse perfect for anyone following a Weight Watchers plan or simply looking for a wholesome meal. Flavored with aromatic garlic, onion, carrots, celery, and a blend of thyme and cumin, this soup is simmered to perfection in a base of low-sodium vegetable broth and juicy diced tomatoes. The crockpot does all the work, making it a low-effort yet satisfying dinner for busy weeknights. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a delicious, guilt-free dish that’s both family-friendly and freezer-friendly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried green split peas
- 1 cup Dried lentils (any variety)
- 1 cup Pearled barley
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups Vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 15-ounce can Diced tomatoes (canned, no salt added)
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the split peas, lentils, and pearled barley under cold water to remove any debris or dust.
Place the split peas, lentils, and barley into the crockpot.
Add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the crockpot.
Pour in the vegetable broth and the canned diced tomatoes (including the liquid).
Stir in the dried thyme, ground cumin, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the crockpot with a lid and set it on low heat. Cook for 8 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
After 8 hours, remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1530 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.1 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 118.4 g | 423% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.5 g | ||
| Protein | 130.4 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 641 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 34.5 mg | 192% | |
| Potassium | 6419 mg | 137% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
