Crock Pot Lentil Veggie Stew

4.65 from 14 votes

Crock Pot Lentil Veggie Stew

This Crock Pot Lentil Veggie Stew is a wholesome family favorite. As the temperature drops, this hearty stew becomes a go-to for my busy family. It's delicious, nutritious and requires minimal effort!

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 290kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 leeks, chopped (use only the white and light green part of the leek)
2 large carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, diced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon kosher salt
8 cups vegetable broth
1 (32 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
16 ounces dried lentils
2 cups kale or swiss chard, chopped

Instructions

Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook an additional minute.
Place the onion mixture with the remaining ingredients in a crock pot and stir.
Cover and cook the lentils on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 8 hours or until lentils are tender.
Top with desired accompaniment and serve.

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Notes

* You can also place all of the ingredients in a large pot over low to medium heat and cover for 90 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition

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