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Slow Cooked Balsamic Lentil Soup

Balsamic vinegar and honey give this healthy soup a tangy and slightly sweet flavor. Since this soup is slow-cooked, the vegetables and lentils retain their texture and don’t turn into mush. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Ingredients :
  • 1 carton reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Optional: Shaved Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, balsamic glaze drizzle
Directions :
  1. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables and lentils are tender, 5-6 hours. Stir in vinegar. Garnish as desired.

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