When things get hectic, and they always do, I like to go back to the basics. The celery and carrots in my vegetable drawer looked pretty tired, but I hate throwing away produce. While I got a good night’s sleep, the soup simmered in the crockpot and the vegetables came back to life. I stirred in a little balsamic vinegar at the end for extra flavor. You’d never know this soup is just lentils, vegetables, and spices because it tastes much richer. Getting back to the basics can be really good.
Crockpot Lentil Soup
1/2 large Vidalia onion, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 c. lentils
1 t minced garlic
1 t Italian seasoning
4 c. vegetable broth
1 (14.5 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes in juice
2 T balsamic vinegar
Combine all ingredients except vinegar in crockpot. Cook on Low for 12 hours. Stir in vinegar and serve.
-Lightly adapted from the Better Homes & Gardens Crockery Cookbook
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That one looks good. I always love soup for tired veggies. I’m a ‘dump and purée’ kind of soup cook. I’m saving this one.
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