Italian Tomato Soup Crock Pot Recipe

5 medium tomatoes, diced (about 5 cups)
1 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium if desired)
1 carrot, grated
1 onion, minced
1 tbsp fresh minced garlic
1 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 bay leafs
pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker, stirring well. Cover and cook for six hours on low. Stir every couple of hours. Remove bay leaf and serve.