Crock Pot Beef Lentil Soup

This hearty Crock Pot Beef Lentil Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal that effortlessly comes together with minimal prep time and the magic of slow cooking. Tender beef stew meat, protein-packed green lentils, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion simmer for hours in a rich broth infused with aromatic spices, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. The result is a nourishing soup with deep, savory flavors elevated by hints of thyme, rosemary, and cumin. Perfect for busy weekdays or cozy weekends, this one-pot wonder is as nutritious as it is delicious. Simply garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and pair with crusty bread for a complete, satisfying meal. Enjoy the convenience of this crock pot recipe that’s ideal for meal prep or family dinners!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Beef stew meat
• 1 cup Dry green lentils
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned, undrained)
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown it on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the browned meat to the crock pot.

Step 2

Rinse the lentils under cold water and pick through them to remove any debris. Add the lentils to the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion to the crock pot, followed by the minced garlic.

Step 4

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (including their juices) and the beef broth.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, ground cumin, rosemary, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.

Step 6

Give everything a good stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 8 hours, or until the meat is tender and the lentils are cooked through.

Step 8

Before serving, remove the bay leaf from the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3055.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2361.0

Total Fat 89.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 9309.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 196.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 610.8mg	0%
Iron 35.3mg	0%
Potassium 6055.1mg	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: 34.2%

Protein: 33.2%

Carbs: 32.6%