Ingredients

1

cup dried lentils (8 ounces), sorted and rinsed

2

medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4

teaspoon pepper

2 1/2

cups water

1

can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1

teaspoon salt

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except tomatoes and salt in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until lentils are tender.

Stir in tomatoes and salt.