Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

18 ounces dry lentils
water to cover
1/2 cup olive oil
3 carrots, sliced
1 large red onion, grated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons dried Greek oregano
2 bay leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Place lentils in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, drain well, and add to the slow cooker.
Combine olive oil, carrots, red onion, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker and cover with about 6 to 7 cups of water. Cook on Low until lentils are soft, 6 to 8 hours.