Country Hamburger Lentil Soup Crock Pot

Warm, hearty, and brimming with country-style comfort, this Country Hamburger Lentil Soup Crock Pot recipe is the ultimate slow-cooker meal for busy weeknights. Featuring tender ground beef, protein-packed lentils, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this soup is richly flavored with aromatic herbs, paprika, and a savory tomato base. Made conveniently in a 6-quart crock pot, this one-pot wonder comes together with minimal effort, simmering low and slow for hours to meld the bold flavors into a satisfying dish. Perfect for cold weather or meal prepping, this gluten-free soup serves up to six and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or crackers for a wholesome, soul-soothing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 2 large carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into crumble-sized pieces. Drain off any excess fat and set aside.

Step 3

While the beef cooks, rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water and set aside.

Step 4

Dice the carrots, celery, and onion into evenly sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

In a 6-quart crock pot, combine the browned ground beef, lentils, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.

Step 6

Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), beef broth, water, and tomato paste to the crock pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Stir in the dried thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper for seasoning.

Step 8

Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, until the lentils are tender and the flavors are well melded.

Step 9

Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread or crackers if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2905.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2136.5

Total Fat 100.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 6922.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.8g	0%
Total Sugars 31.7g
Protein 147.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 532.2mg	0%
Iron 27.7mg	0%
Potassium 5027.0mg	0%

*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: 40.9%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 32.4%