Lentil Soup With Orzo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups beef broth
2 (14 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
8 ounces dried lentils
1 1/2 cups minced onions
3/4 cup chopped carrot
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces orzo pasta or 4 ounces other small shell pasta
2 cups spinach
salt and pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except orzo, spinach, salt and pepper in slow cooker; cover and cook on high 4-5 hours, adding orzo and spinach during the last 30 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.