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 been cold, rainy and — thankfully — really quiet here after the holidays, which means there’s plenty of time for me to make warm cozy soups to fill everyone’s belly. It's delicious, nutritious and requires minimal effort!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 235 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp - olive oil
1 - onion
2 cloves - garlic
2 - leeks
2 - carrots
3 stalks - celery
2 - bay leaves
1 tbsp - fresh thyme
1 tbsp - kosher salt
8 cups - vegetable broth
1 can - chopped tomatoes
16 ounces - dried lentils
2 cups - kale or swiss chard

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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