Lentil Soup

Just tried this one busy week-end as we had a- lot going on. Turned out we did't have this till a few days later. I think it improved the flavor.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup dry lentils
• 1 -1 1⁄2 cup  chopped carrot
• 1 -1 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1 -1 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 2 -3  cloves garlic, minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2  bay leaves
• 4 1⁄2 cups chicken broth or 4 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar (optional)

Directions

1. Rinse lentils.
2. Place lentils, carrots, celery, onion garlic, basil,oregano, thyme,& bay leaf in a crock-pot.
3. Stir in broth,water,undrained tomatoes& paste.
4. Cover& cook on low heat 12-14 hours on low or 6-7 on high.
5. Discard bay leaf.
6. Stir in vinegar if desired.
7. Makes 6 servings.