Easy Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Soup Recipe
Easy, healthy and delicious this hearty Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Soup is one of my favorites.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean beef round, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced (I used jarred)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
- 1 can (14 - 15 ounces) canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 large zucchini, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh slivered basil
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-Quart.
- Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper.
- Place the beef, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, tomatoes, tomato paste, lentils and beef broth in a 5-quart or larger slow cooker and stir to combine everything well.
- Cook, covered, on LOW for 6 to 7 hours. During the last hour of cooking add the zucchini.
- Just before serving, remove the cover and stir in the basil.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Serving size: 1-1/2 cups
WW Points: 0
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Substitute 2 cups fresh cut green beans for the zucchini if you prefer.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Substitute 2 cups fresh cut green beans for the zucchini if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1-1/2 cups | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1159mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 5mg