Spinach and Lentil Tortellini Soup

 From Beth at Bookmans. "Christmassssssss" only Roseberry and Meg will get that one. 

1/2 cup lentils

2 cups shredded carrots

large chopped onion

4 oz chopped ham or canadian bacon

2 minced garlic cloves

2 tbs basil fresh or dried

1/4 tsp pepper

5 cups chicken broth 

1 cup water

4 cups fresh torn spinach

1 9 oz package of refrigerated cheese filled tortellini

Rinse lentils and put in crockpot. Add carrots, onion, ham, garlic, basil and pepper. Pour broth and water over all. Cook on low for 61/2 to 7 hours. 30 minutes before serving put on high and add tortillini. add spinach and serve. 

Leftovers are thick and delicious if any is left.