Brown Rice-Lentil Soup

So good on a cold day!

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

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.