Crock Pot Lentils & Quinoa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable stock (or prepared bullion)
1/2 cup lentils, soaked overnight
1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed (and toasted, if desired)
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 carrots, diced
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Add all ingredients to 2-4 quart slow cooker, and cook 9 hrs on Low setting (or 4-5 hrs on High).
Optional: Remove 1-2 C of prepared mixture, blend with food processor until smooth, and stir back into crock.
Serve with crusty bread.