Crock Pot Lentil and Apricot Soup

Warm your soul with this hearty Crock Pot Lentil and Apricot Soup, a delicious balance of savory and subtly sweet flavors. This slow-cooker recipe combines tender green or brown lentils, earthy vegetables, and the natural sweetness of dried apricots for a unique twist on classic lentil soup. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, every spoonful bursts with comforting, Middle Eastern-inspired flavors. Easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this wholesome soup simmers to perfection while you go about your day. Serve it as a satisfying vegetarian main course, garnished with fresh parsley, and pair with crusty bread for a meal that’s both nutritious and gratifying. Perfect for meal prep and ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe is a must-try for any slow-cooker enthusiast!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green or brown lentils
• 0.5 cup Dried apricots
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Chop the carrot, celery, and onion into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic.

Step 3

Roughly chop the dried apricots into small pieces.

Step 4

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Add the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Transfer the sautéed vegetables and spices to the crock pot.

Step 6

Add the lentils, dried apricots, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the lentils are tender and the flavors are well combined.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with crusty bread or a light salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2033.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1144.5

Total Fat 28.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5867.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.1g	0%
Total Sugars 54.5g
Protein 49.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 419.4mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 4589.2mg	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: 21.5%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 62.0%