Lentil Soup in the crockpot -- 4 kinds of lentils and minimal work for a terrific result

My problem is I'm terribly lazy. Because of this, this may be my idea recipe. Chop a few kinds of vegetables, and throw them in the crock pot with a bunch of dry lentils and water. Presto, a few hours later, dinner is served.

This dish has a mild and savoury flavour that is a big hit with everyone in my family except the cat, but we try to discourage her from eating at the table, anyway.

ingredients:

2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
2 cups finely chopped onion
2 tbsp finely minced garlic
2 1/2 cups finely diced carrot

1 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp ginger
3 tbsp marjoram
1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 cup large green lentils
1/2 cup brown masoor lentils
1/2 cup small green lentils
1 cup du puy lentils

300 g chopped spinach

10 cups water


directions:

1. turn the crock pot onto medium or high, and se the timer for 6 hours
2. put the ingredients in according to the above order
3. close the lid
4. stir halfway through if possible
5. serve with crusty bread