Chicken Curry Crock Pot Lentil Soup

INGREDIENTS

leeks, thinly sliced

large container mirepoix (14 oz. mixture of chopped onion, carrot, celery, from Trader Joe’s)

2 cloves

garlic, minced

8 cups

chicken broth

1 16 ounce package

green lentils

1 14 ounce can

diced tomatoes (do not drain)

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1 tbsp

curry powder

1 tsp

ginger

cayenne pepper

2 cups

shredded cooked chicken (optional)

1 cup

cooked peas, drained

3 tbsp

snipped fresh dill, cilantro, or parsley