Crock Pot Lentil Soup

Ingredients 

1 C Lentils

1 C diced Celery

1 C diced Carrots

1 C diced Onion

2 Cloves minced Garlic

1/2 t Basil

1/2 t Oregano

1/4 t black Pepper

1 1/2 C cubed Ham

32 Oz Chicken (bone) broth 

1 C Water*

8 Oz Tomato Sauce*

(*option: substitute 15 Oz of Diced Tomatoes)

Directions

1. Prepare above ingredients

2. Place in crock pot and set on high

3. Cook for 4 hours stirring periodically

4. Serve with crackers 

5. See below

Considerations:

- add or serve with jalapeño slices to spice up

- sprinkle with Parmesan/Romano grated cheese

- add toasted French bread slice and 1-2 cheeses, broil (French 'Onion-less' Lentil)