Crockpot Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups Lentils, Rinsed And Picked Over
• 2 cups Carrots, Chopped
• 2 cups Celery, Chopped
• 2 cups Onion, Chopped
• 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• ½ teaspoons Thyme
• 2 whole Bay Leaves
• 7 cups Chicken Broth
• 3 cups Water
• 1 can (28 Oz. Can) Italian Style Plum Tomatoes, Undrained
• Fresh Parsley (optional)
• White (or Cider) Vinegar (optional)

Preparation Instructions

Rinse lentils. In a crock pot, place lentils, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir in broth, water and undrained tomatoes.

Cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours. Discard bay leaf. Stir in parsley and vinegar (if desired). Makes 12 servings.