Wonderful Slow Cooker Lentils

INGREDIENTS

• 1 3/4 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/8 teaspoon sage
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 lb low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded