Crock Pot Vegetable, Lentil, Split Pea, Barley Soup

• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup trimmed & chopped green beans
• 1 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 - 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup dry lentils
• 1/2 cup dry split peas
• 1/2 cup dry pearled barley
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp. dried parsley
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 8 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth

Put everything into the crockpot.  Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.  Stir every few hours if you are around.

Serve with vegan parmesan cheese! Enjoy!