Basic Lentil Soup

We cooked this in our small 4 cup slowcooker. Last thing at night or first thing in the morning,
add 4 cups of hot water to the pot. Add 2 cups of lentils, two chopped, unpeeled carrots, 1 cup diced celery, 2 bay leaves, ½ teaspoon of curry powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 chopped clove of garlic, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Turn the slowcooker on and cover the top with a folded kitchen towel to maximize the heat.