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Brown Rice-Lentil Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 16 Minutes
Servings: 6
So good on a cold day!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil
3/4 lb lean pork, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
6 cups water
3/4 cup dry lentils
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions:
1. Measure salt into a small bowl.
2. Heat oil in a large pot.
3. Add diced pork and a sprinkle of salt.
4. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until browned.
5. Stir in the celery, onion, garlic, carrots, and a sprinkle of salt.
6. Stir and cook until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.
7. Stir in water and lentils.
8. Bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
10. Stir in the tomatoes, brown rice, remaining salt, pepper, cumin, and pepper flakes.
11. Bring just to a boil.
12. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45- 60 minutes, until done.
By RecipeOfHealth.com