Slow-Cooker Lentil Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

3-4 Carrots, sliced

3-4 Celery Stalks, sliced

3 T Dried Minced Onion

1 t Garlic Powder

2 C Dry Green Lentils, rinsed

8 C Chicken or Vegetable Stock (for vegetarian)

1 14oz Can Diced Tomatoes, undrained

1 Bay Leaf

1 t Dried Thyme

2 t Sea Salt, plus more to taste

1 t Ground Black Pepper

1 t Ground Cumin

1/2 T Red Wine Vinegar

2 C Chopped Kale or Spinach, fresh or frozen

Directions:

Add all ingredients to slow-cooker and stir together. 

Cook on low 8-9 hours. 

Remove bay leaf before serving. 

Yield: 6 Servings

* Adapted from https://www.everydaymaven.com/2011/crockpot-lentil-soup/