Curried Lentil Soup - Quick Cooking

Course :	Lentils
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	10

Ingredients:

4	cups	hot water
28	ounces	crushed tomatoes
3	medium	potatoes -- peeled and diced
3	medium	carrots -- thinly sliced
1	large	onion -- chopped
1	medium	celery rib -- chopped
1	cup	dry lentils
2	cloves	garlic -- minced
2	pieces	bay leaves
4	teaspoons	curry powder
1 1/2	teaspoons	salt -- optional

Preparation:

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients; stir well. Cover and cook on low for 8 hour or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Discard the bay leaves before serving.