I think this would work just fine in a crockpot. If it fits. You may want to cut the recipe in half (keeping the ratio of things the same, I assume would be okay for a crockpot).

Angie,

That lentil soup sounds great! Thanks for sharing it. I appreciate how simple it is to make.

Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

(This can be made with red or brown lentils.)

4 c. vegetable broth
3 c. sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 1/2 c. lentils, rinsed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1″ pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or ground red pepper)
Salt to taste

In slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Salt to taste. Serve by itself with a slice of whole wheat bread or over steamed brown rice.

Thanks so much

Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

(This can be made with red or brown lentils.)

4 c. vegetable broth
3 c. sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 1/2 c. lentils, rinsed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1″ pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or ground red pepper)
Salt to taste

In slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Salt to taste. Serve by itself with a slice of whole wheat bread or over steamed brown rice.

Wow, sprouted your lentils? That’s great! I was able to get my ham bone from a local store who smokes it themselves. It has a great smokey flavor. If you have any higher end meat markets, you can check their. I know some meat markets will smoke their own stuff as well. The nice thing about ham hocks is that they usually aren’t very expensive.

Lori,
Just water.

Thank you for sharing this recipe, it looks like something we’ll really enjoy especially with some nice homemade crusty bread.

Blessings!