Hearty Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried green lentils, rinsed
• 1 cup wheat kernels/ wheat berries (optional)
• 3 cups vegetable broth (I used 1/2 sachet of onion soup mix)
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced into 1 inch chunks
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large potato, diced (with skin)
• 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in slow-cooker on low heat for 5-6 hours.
2. Enjoy!