so good heart healthy bean soup (slow cooker)

Ingredients For so good heart healthy bean soup (slow cooker)

• 2 c

  mixed dry beans, soaked overnight and drained (i like to use 10 or 15 bean mix)
• 3 qt

  water
• 1 lg

  onion, chopped
• 2 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 can

  (28 ounces) low sodium canned tomatoes
• 1/2 c

  chopped bell pepper, red, green, or mixed
• 1/2 c

  chopped raw carrots
• 1/2 c

  chopped celery
• 2 Tbsp

  lemon juice or real lemon
• 1 tsp

  freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch

  red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 c

  brown rice, uncooked
• 1 c

  cooked pasta, bow ties, shells, or your choice
• optional salt or salt substitute to taste and your doctor's advice