Recipe for cooking crockpot bean soup

Soups for Salads :: Soups for the Crock Pot

Crockpot Bean Soup

2 to 3 C. pinto beans, lentils or mixed varieties
1 bay leaf
10 C. water or broth
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 chopped green bell pepper
1/2 C. grated carrot
1 tsp. salt or to preference
Dash red or black pepper
1 clove garlic

Place all ingredients in a crockpot. Cook overnight or 6 to 8 hr. on HIGH.

Variation: Add taco seasoning and 1 can tomato sauce after cooking and one can of corn; no need to drain.

Serve with corn chips or cornbread.