Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup in the Crock Pot

1 can diced tomato
1 can chicken broth or equivalent
1 cup carrots chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
1.5 cups lentils
1 onion (optional)*
1 sausage chopped (optional)*
Bay leaf
Salt to taste

Put everything into the crock pot and add enough water so there is more than enough to cover. Set to low. Check as it cooks it make sure there is enough water. Lentils absorb lots of water. It takes about 5 hours to finish cooking on low. You will know it is done when the lentils are soft.

* Onions and sausage can be fried before adding to the crock pot but it is not necessary.