Crockpot Lentil Soup

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 42 12 ounces diced tomatoes (1 - 28oz can plus 1 - 14.5oz can)
• 1 12 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 -6 cups beef broth
• 1 12-2 cups dried lentils, rinsed and soaked over night

1. Rinse and soak lentils in water overnight.
2. Add olive oil to saute pan.
3. Saute onion, celery and garlic until tender.
4. Add all ingredients to crockpot.
5. Cook on low for 8hrs or high for 4-6 hours.

extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion, celery, garlic, tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, beef broth, dried lentils

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crockpot-lentil-soup-524441 (may not work)