Crockpot Bacon-Lentil Soup
Crockpot Bacon-Lentil Soup blends tender lentils with smoky bacon and gentle aromatics for a comforting, hearty bowl. The broth develops a deep, rounded flavor as it simmers low and slow, with a subtle bay and onion sweetness. Serve on cool evenings or for an easy weeknight dinner alongside crusty bread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Bacon-Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold running water. Drain them and move them to a slow cooker. Add water until the water level is twice the height of the lentils. Add the bay leaf and set the slow cooker to High.
- 2
Meanwhile, cook the onion and bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Continue until the bacon is crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with garlic powder and transfer the bacon-onion mixture to the slow cooker.
- 3
Cook on High until the lentils are tender, about 5 hours.
- Calories 218.2 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 17.43 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 21.95 g 8%
- Total Fat 8.42 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 4.07 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.14 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 667.38 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 10.21 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 7.53 g --
- Added Sugars 7.45 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 17.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.84 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 205.48 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 1.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 14.2 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Bacon Lentil Soup is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 5 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic Powder, and Lentils. Each serving provides about 218.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Bacon-Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic Powder, Lentils, Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Bacon-Lentil Soup?
- About 5 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 218.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Bacon-Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crockpot Bacon-Lentil Soup healthy?
- Crockpot Bacon-Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 218.2 calories and 17.43 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 667.38 mg (29% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.07 g (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.45 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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