Slow Cooker Tomato Lentil Soup

2 large carrots, sliced (use 4 if the carrots are small)


1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes (recommended: Muir Glen)

4 cups vegetable broth

1 lb dried brown lentils

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

salt and pepper, to taste

Combine all of the ingredients in the crock of a slow cooker. Cook on low for 10-12 hours, until the lentils are tender. Serve.
 
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