Lentil and Wild Rice Soup Crock Pot

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty, nutrient-packed Lentil and Wild Rice Soup made effortlessly in your crock pot. This slow-cooked recipe combines earthy green lentils, nutty wild rice, and a medley of diced vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth infused with thyme, oregano, and a hint of garlic. Canned diced tomatoes add a subtle tang, while a bay leaf enhances the depth of flavor. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, this healthy and satisfying soup is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley, for a comforting, wholesome meal that's naturally vegan, high in protein, and bursting with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dry green lentils
• 0.5 cup Uncooked wild rice
• 3 medium Carrots, diced
• 3 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils and wild rice under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the vegetables by dicing the carrots, celery, onion, and mincing the garlic.

Step 3

In a crock pot (slow cooker), combine the lentils, wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and vegetable broth.

Step 4

Add the dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the lentils and wild rice are tender.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf from the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 7

Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley (if desired).

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2585.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1825.7

Total Fat 17.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6743.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 341.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.4g	0%
Total Sugars 57.6g
Protein 99.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 600.9mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 6384.4mg	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: 8.1%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 71.2%