{"id":2337,"date":"2022-11-14T13:39:20","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T13:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/food\/?p=2337"},"modified":"2022-11-14T13:39:20","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T13:39:20","slug":"slow-cooker-lentil-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/food\/slow-cooker-lentil-soup\/general\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow cooker lentil soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is made possible by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/\">BBC<\/a> Foods!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-ingredients__heading gel-double-pica\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list\">\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">2\u00a0leeks, trimmed, cut in half vertically and sliced into 2cm\/\u00bein strips<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">3\u00a0carrots, peeled and finely diced<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">2\u00a0celery\u00a0stalks, finely diced<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">400g\/14oz baby\u00a0potatoes, quartered<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">150g\/5\u00bdoz dried\u00a0red lentils<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">400g tin\u00a0chopped tomatoes<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">1.25 litres\/2\u00bc pints\u00a0vegetable stock<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">6\u00a0thyme\u00a0sprigs, leaves picked<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">2\u00a0bay leaves<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">salt and freshly ground\u00a0black pepper<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">grated Italian-style hard\u00a0cheese, to serve (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-method__heading gel-double-pica\">Method<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"recipe-method__list\">\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the leeks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Cook for 7 minutes until softened then transfer to the slow cooker.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, lentils, tomatoes, stock, thyme and bay leaves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Cover with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Taste and season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Remove and discard the bay leaves before dividing the soup between warmed bowls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Serve with a sprinkle of grated cheese on top, if using.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>Banner and Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/\">BBC<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is made possible by BBC Foods! 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