Hearty Lentil Stew

Ingredients:
– 2 cups dried green lentils, rinsed
– 1 cup wheat kernels/ wheat berries (optional)
– 3 cups vegetable broth (I used 1/2 sachet of onion soup mix)
– 1 yellow onion, diced
– 3 carrots, sliced into 1 inch chunks
– 3 celery stalks, chopped
– 1 large potato, diced (with skin)
– 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
– 1 can diced tomatoes
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 bay leaf
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
– 1/2 tsp turmeric
– 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
– salt & pepper

Directions:
– Place all ingredients in slow-cooker on low heat for 5-6 hours.

Enjoy!