Crockpot Lentils

Description
Lentils with Cheese and tomatoes and carrots and peppers and celery. This Lentils recipe is made in the crockpot.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound Lentils, rinsed and picked over
 * 2 cups chopped onions
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped, with liquid
 * 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
 * 2 large carrots, sliced
 * 1/2 cup sliced celery
 * 1 bell pepper, chopped
 * 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
 * 1 dried bay leaf
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground marjoram
 * 1/8 teaspoon leaf sage, crumbled
 * 1/8 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
 * 8 ounces shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions
Place all ingredients, except the Cheese, in the slow cooker and cook on the HIGH setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the Lentils are tender. Stir in the Cheese until it is melted. Serve hot, topped with more Cheese, if desired.