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Slow Cooker Lentil Tortellini Soup
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serves/makes:
ready in:
over 5 hrs
over 5 hrs
ingredients
1/2 cup dry lentils
2 cups coarsely shredded carrots
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham or Canadian-style bacon
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup water
9 ounces cheese-filled tortellini, refrigerated
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn
directions
Rinse lentils; drain. Place in the crock pot. Add carrots, onion, ham or bacon, garlic, and pepper. If you are substituting dried herbs for fresh, add them now. Pour broth and water over all.
Cover and cook as directed for desired heat setting: low heat: for 6 1/2 to 7 hours; high: for 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours.
Stir in the pasta (note: if using low heat, reset to high). Cover and cook 30 more minutes on high. Stir in fresh spinach, and fresh herbs if using. Serve at once.
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crock pot notes
Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.nutrition data
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