Slow Cooker Lentil And Swiss Chard Stew

Ingredients

3 medium onions, minced

1 lb. Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated (see illustration below); stems cut into 1/4-inch pieces and leaves chopped coarse

6 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)

Salt

6 cups vegetable broth

1 lb. carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

12 ounces portobello mushroom caps, gills removed (see illustration below), cut into 1/2-inch chunks

7 ounces brown or green lentils (1 cup), rinsed and picked over

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried

½ ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Ground black pepper

Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)

Extra-virgin olive oil (for serving, optional)

(Serving = 1 Cup)

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