Bean, Lentil and Tomato Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup red lentil or green lentil, soaked 1 hr
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 (10 ounce) cans chicken broth (or homemade or veggie stock)
• 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth (or veggie)
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh oregano
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients EXCEPT the last two in slow cooker.

2. 2

   Set temp to low for 7-8 hrs OR high for about 5 hours.

3. 3

   Add the worchestershire and balsamic at the end of cooking.