Spiced Lentil and Chickpea Soup Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 1 can (19 ounce) garbonzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon tumeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped and divided
• 1/2 whole lemon