Chicken, Lentil & Kale Slow-Cooker Soup

This soup is delicious, filling, and nutritious. Build this in your slow-cooker and leave it for the 4 hours or longer if preferred. We taste tested after 4 hours.

1. Cover 1 cup green lentils with water and soak over night.
2. Chop 1 small sweet onion, 1 large carrot, and 1 large garlic clove and sauté over medium heat until onion is translucent. Set aside.
3. Chop 1-2 cups of cooked chicken.
4. Roughly chop 4 cups of kale and remove any tough stems.
5. Place drained lentils, sautéed vegetables, chicken, and kale in slow-cooker.
6. Add 6-8 cups of low sodium chicken stock.
7. Add several fresh basil leaves, 2-3 bay leaves, and salt & pepper to taste. 
8. You can set your slow-cooker to low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4 hours depending on what is most convenient.

Enjoy!