Lentil Stew in the Crock Pot

I don't know where I got this recipe but I've had it for a number of years.  I make it once or twice a year and freeze in individual servings.  It's much like beef stew only with lentils instead of the beef!  It's a good satisfying meal that packs a lot of nutrition.  Lentils have high amounts of protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and fiber.  Not to mention the nutrients from the other ingredients.
 
2 cups dry lentils
5 cups tomato juice
1 (14.5 oz) can stewed (or crushed) tomatoes
1 onion chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 or 5 baby red potatoes, sliced
1 tsp. oregano
salt - pepper
hot sauce

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours.