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Hearty Onion-Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 10.5-ounce cans condensed French onion soup
• 2 cups sliced celery (4 stalks) or carrot
• 1 cup lentils
• 6 3/4-inch slices crusty country French bread, toasted
• 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese

Directions

1. In a slow cooker combine the water, condensed French onion soup, celery, and lentils.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
3. Before serving, preheat broiler.
4. Arrange toasted bread slices on a baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle with cheese.
6. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Divide cheese-topped bread among 6 soup bowls.
8. Ladle soup over bread.

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