Additions:

Cooking Directions:

1. Spread carrots across the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Layer the sausage evenly over the carrots.
3. Sort through and rinse the lentils. Spread lentils across sausage.
4. Add chicken broth. Sprinkle salt and the contents of the spice packet evenly over top of layered ingredients. Tuck the bay leaf down into the vegetables.
5. Pour water over everything. DO NOT STIR.
6. Place lid securely on your slow cooker.
7. Turn on your slow cooker and cook on high for 2 1/2 - 3 hours or on low for 3 1/2 - 4 hours.
8. 15 minutes befoer serving, add spinach. Stir into the soup and replace cover. Cook on low to complete. Locate and discard bay leaf before serving. 

Ingredients:

Assorted lentils, dried onions and celery, spices, black pepper, garlic, and bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 13.7 oz prepared (388g) Serving Per Container: 7 Amount per Serving Mix Prepared Calories 210 340    Calories from Fat 10 70 % Daily Value** Total Fat 1g* 2% 11%    Sat. Fat 0mg 0% 9%    Trans Fat 0mg Cholesterol 0mg 0% 15% Sodium 5mg 0% 28% Total Carb. 37g 12% 13%    Dietary Fiber 13g 54% 58%    Sugars 3g Protein 15g Vitamin A 0% 120% Vitamin C 4% 15% Calcium 4% 8% Iron 30% 40% * Amount in Mix ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.