Lentil and Wild Rice Soup Crock Pot

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty, nutrient-packed Lentil and Wild Rice Soup made effortlessly in your crock pot. This slow-cooked recipe combines earthy green lentils, nutty wild rice, and a medley of diced vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth infused with thyme, oregano, and a hint of garlic. Canned diced tomatoes add a subtle tang, while a bay leaf enhances the depth of flavor. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, this healthy and satisfying soup is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley, for a comforting, wholesome meal that's naturally vegan, high in protein, and bursting with flavor.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 1 cup Dry green lentils
• 0.5 cup Uncooked wild rice
• 3 medium Carrots, diced
• 3 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Rinse the lentils and wild rice under cold water and set aside.

2. Prepare the vegetables by dicing the carrots, celery, onion, and mincing the garlic.

3. In a crock pot (slow cooker), combine the lentils, wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and vegetable broth.

4. Add the dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

5. Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the lentils and wild rice are tender.

6. Remove the bay leaf from the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley (if desired).

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (431.3g)

Calories		226
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		2.6 g	3%
	Saturated Fat	0.4 g	2%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.9 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1050 mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate		43.1 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	9.1 g	32%
	Total Sugars	9.5 g
Protein		10.8 g	22%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		88 mg	7%
Iron		3.5 mg	19%
Potassium		947 mg	20%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 142 cal (9.9%%)

Protein: 262 cal (18.3%%)

Carbs: 1034 cal (71.9%%)