Simple Slow Cooker Ham Lentil Soup - Cook with Carla

Ingredients

• 2 cups ham, diced into chunks
• 6 slices bacon, chopped into bits
• 2 medium carrots, chopped after peeling
• 1 medium onion, chopped finely
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
• 2 sticks celery, finely diced
• 6 cups broth made from chicken
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked lentils, green or brown
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried)
• 1/4 teaspoon flakes of red chili
• Season with as much salt and pepper as you'd like
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian mixed herbs