Crockpot Lentil Soup Recipe

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CROCKPOT LENTIL SOUP

(for an approx. 3 liter/ 3 qt size pot)

 

1.5 c. dry lentils

1 c. chopped carrot

1 c. chopped celery

1 c. chopped onion

1/2 c. chopped red pepper (capsicum, for the Aussies)

2 cloves of garlic, minced ( or crushed )

1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed

1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed

1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed

1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste

1 Bay leaf

A good shake of red pepper (chili) flakes ( I have mine in a pizzaria-style

shaker)

3.5 c. broth ( I find any flavour works, orig, recipe called for chicken-style)

1.5 c water

1 14 .5 oz (400 g) can of tomatoes

 

METHOD:

Rinse lentils. In CP place lentils,veggies,herbs and spices. Then pour over the

broth and water, adding can of tomatoes last.

Cover- cook on Low 12 hours or High 5-6 hours.

 

Remember to remove Bay leaf before serving... I sometimes will add 1 tsp of EVOO

for a slightly richer soup- but it is not necessary at all- it is VERY tasty

without that addition.

I always serve it with lovely fresh bread- we have a bakery nearby that makes a

pumpkin cheese bread that is soooo good!