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Hearty Sweet Potato Lentil Crockpot Soup

Experience ultimate comfort with this hearty and flavorful Sweet Potato and Lentil Crockpot Soup. Easy, nourishing, and satisfying!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 1 cup gold potatoes peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 cup celery sliced thin
  • 1 small sweet onion finely diced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 cup green lentils rinsed
  • 32 oz vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 piece Parmesan rind
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice or sherry vinegar
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh herbs roughly chopped (optional)
  • grated parmesan cheese optional garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • blender

Method
 

Combine Ingredients
  1. Place the cubed sweet potatoes, gold potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced onion, crushed garlic cloves, rinsed green lentils, broth, poultry seasoning, and Parmesan rind into your slow cooker. Do NOT add the lemon juice (or sherry vinegar) or olive oil at this stage.
Slow Cook to Perfection
  1. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or on LOW for 7-8 hours, or until the lentils and potatoes are fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
Create Creaminess
  1. Carefully remove and discard the Parmesan rind. Ladle approximately one-third of the soup into a blender. Add the olive oil to the blender. Blend on low speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, thickening the soup beautifully. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
Finish and Season
  1. Pour the blended soup mixture back into the slow cooker and stir well to combine it with the rest of the soup. Squeeze in the lemon juice or add the sherry vinegar to brighten the flavors, stirring again. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste.
Optional Add-ins & Serve
  1. Stir in any optional fresh herbs, if using. Serve this hearty crockpot soup hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (if desired) and accompanied by crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

This Sweet Potato and Lentil Crockpot Soup is a triumph of simple, wholesome ingredients transformed into a deeply satisfying and comforting meal. Its ease of preparation, rich flavor, and nutritional benefits make it a go-to recipe for healthy, delicious, and fuss-free eating. Enjoy this delightful slow cooker soup any day of the week!
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.