Hearty Lentil Soup

This is a hearty lentil soup using pardina lentils, which keep their shape and do not get mushy. It is vegan, and packed with protein and flavor!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 6-8 bowls

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  of pardina lentils
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  cup tomato sauce
• 1  cup  chopped green pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  liters water
• 1  cup  chopped carrot
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon bay leaf
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
•  salt

Directions

1. Mix everything in a crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.