Lentil and Canadian Bacon Soup

Lentils cook very well in a slow cooker. You can use any type of lentils you like for this recipe. If you can't find canadian Bacon, use ham.

• Ready In: 9 hrs 2 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1 (6 ounce) package  sliced Canadian bacon, coarsely chopped
• 2  medium carrots, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  medium celery rib, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
• 4  cups water
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low heat 8-9 hours, or high heat 3-5 hours, or until lentils are tender. Stir well before serving.