Autumn Harvest Slow Cooker Soup

This Autumn Harvest Slow Cooker Soup is packed with seasonal vegetables and hearty lentils, making it the perfect comforting meal for fall. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1/2 cup heavy cream optional

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, put cabbage, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the lentils and vegetables are soft

Add the chopped kale and cook for another 30 minutes

Add heavy cream if you want before serving

Check the seasoning and make changes if needed

Enjoy while hot