Brown Rice-Lentil Soup

Name: Brown Rice-Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by cuisinebymae

So good on a cold day!

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READY IN: 1hr 45mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

Measure salt into a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large pot.
Add diced pork and a sprinkle of salt.
Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until browned.
Stir in the celery, onion, garlic, carrots, and a sprinkle of salt.
Stir and cook until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.
Stir in water and lentils.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, brown rice, remaining salt, pepper, cumin, and pepper flakes.
Bring just to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45- 60 minutes, until done.

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