"Crockpot Lentil Soup is hearty, healthy, and so comforting! A satisfying vegetarian recipe made with lentils, carrots and tomato, slow cooked to perfection...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion (diced)
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4 medium carrots (peeled and cut into a ½-inch dice)
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3 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
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1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 1/2 cups French green lentils
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1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (15 ounces)
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1 can crushed tomatoes (15 ounces)
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4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
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Parmesan rind (optional; add it if you have it)
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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½ teaspoon granulated sugar
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For serving: chopped fresh parsley and Parmesan