Lentil Soup

This is from Granola to Green.

4 c lentils, soaked overnight
8 c water or broth
2 bay leaves
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp curry
1 onion, diced
4 carrots, diced
2 T olive oil
2 T balsamic vinegar
salt to taste

Drain the lentil in the morning and pour into crockpot. Add water and all the seasonings except vinegar. Cook high for 5-8 hours or simmer on stove or 1 to 1.5 hours. Saute onion, celery and carrot and add to soup 30 minutes before serving. Take out bay leaves and add vinegar right before serving.

*To make a coconut curry flavor, put in a bit less water and add a can of coconut milk. Use 2-4 tsp curry (depending on how much you like curry) and 1 tsp cumin.