Ingredients
4
teaspoons olive oil
1
large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
4
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2
cups sliced carrots (4 medium)
1
cup dried lentils (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
1
carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1
carton (32 oz) vegetable broth (4 cups)
4
slices bacon, chopped
2
dried bay leaves
1
teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon pepper
1
bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
Preparation
Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Spoon mixture into slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except spinach.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 hours. Discard bay leaves. Stir in spinach just before serving.
