Busy Day Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

This is hearty and satisfying with the added bonus of being ready in 45 minutes. Leftovers are even better the next day.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 6  cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) package  dry onion soup mix
• 1  large carrot, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can  okra and tomatoes
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  cup brown rice (not instant)
• 1  cup lentils
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Combine all in soup-pot( I use a cast iron dutch oven)and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer,covered, for 45 minutes.
3. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
4. Very good served with cornbread and a dollop of pepper jelly.