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

1. 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.
2. Stir in the Cheese until it is melted.
3. Serve hot, topped with more Cheese, if desired.