SLOW-COOKER BROWN LENTIL SOUP

Slow-Cooker Brown Lentil Soup image

Ground cumin gives a slight Southwestern spin to hearty lentil soup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 bag (1 lb) dried brown lentils, sorted, rinsed
2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups)
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1/2 cup dry sherry or Progresso™ chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Steps:

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix ingredients.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1180 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g