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Slow-Cooker Lentil Tomato Bisque

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Total time: 5 Hours

Servings: 8

This easy slowcooker soup makes the most of so many crave-worthy flavours.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

    1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion

    2 garlic cloves, minced

    5 cups (1.25 L) chicken or vegetable stock

    ½ cup (125 mL) split red lentils

    ½ cup (125 mL) green lentils

    1 can (28 oz/796 mL) whole tomatoes

    1 can (5.5 oz/156 mL) tomato paste

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) liquid honey

    6 Tbsp (90 mL) fresh basil pesto

    ½ cup (125 mL) whipping cream

    ½ tsp (2 mL) salt

    ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper


Directions

  1. HEAT a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil. Let it warm for 30 seconds before adding onion. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, another 3 minutes. Pour in 1 cup (250 mL) of chicken stock and scrape all of the brown bits off the bottom of pan.
  2. POUR this into a slow cooker along with red and green lentils, whole tomatoes, remaining stock, tomato paste, and honey. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  3. PUREE soup with an immersion blender until smooth, being careful of hot splatters. Stir in pesto and whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 270
  • Total Fat 14 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 20 mg
  • Carbohydrates 30 g
  • Dietary Fibre 6 g
  • Sugar 10 g
  • Protein 10 g
  • Sodium 440 mg
  • Potassium 641 mg
  • Folate 15 mcg