Crockpot Lentil Soup

Ingredients

2 c. potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 .sweet potatoes, chopped
2 c. carrots, sliced
2 c. kale, chopped and packed in measuring cup
1 c. celery, sliced
1 c. onion, chopped
1 c. fresh parsley, chopped
 3/4 c. lentils
3/4 c. olive oil
4 c. chicken broth
1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional:  9 Kielbasa sausage links (about 1-1 1/2 lbs.) browned and sliced

Instructions

 Place all ingredients, except Kielbasa, in a crockpot.  Cook on low (or 10-12 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until vegetables and lentils are tender.   Each bowl of soup may be served with slices of Kielbasa sausage on top, if desired. 

Vegetarian option:  Substitute vegetable broth and vegetable base for chicken base and chicken broth.

Serving size:  1 1/2 cups,

Servings:  about 9.