Tomato Soup with More . . .

This is an all in one pot meal that is sure to warm up the family especially if it comes with some warm bread or fresh biscuits. Tomato Soup with More 5 cups chicken broth (you can go half and half with water) 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 large onion, finely diced 6 cloves of garlic, peeled, smashed, and diced 4 new potatoes, diced 2/3 cup dried lentils 3/4 cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Combine all the ingredients in a crock pot and cook on either high or low according to your instruction manual. Ideas . . . We like some shredded cheddar on our serving of this soup. Some chopped parsley over each serving makes it festive! For some extra tang, stir in 1/4 cup chopped green onion about ten minutes before serving.