Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Lentil Soup *

 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 onion, chopped

1 zucchini, chopped

4 carrots, sliced

1 cup dried lentils (8 oz)

5 cups chicken broth

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

8 oz fresh sliced mushrooms

1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 Tbsp dried basil

Shredded parmesan cheese

In slow cooker, mix onion, zucchini, carrots, lentils, broth, salt and pepper.  Add chicken.  Cover; cook on low heat for 6 hours.  Shred chicken.  Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes.  Cover; cook on low heat 15-30 minutes or until heated through.  Sprinkle with basil.  Serve with parmesan cheese.

Serves 6