Vegan Recipe: Hearty Slow Cooker Lentil-Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry brown lentils
• 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chunked or chopped
• 1 large or 2 medium yellow onion(s), coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 3 medium-large carrots, sliced or chopped
• 2-1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1/3 cup dry white wine, or vermouth
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
• 8 cups vegetable broth or water
• 3 large bay leaves
• 1-1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1-1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
• Juice from 1/2 lemon, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh (or 1 tablespoon dried) parsley or chives
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste (varies depending on both taste preference and whether you used veggie broth or water)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste