Brown Rice-Lentil Soup
So good on a cold day!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2tablespoons oil
- 3⁄4lb lean pork, diced
- 2
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 6cups water
- 3⁄4cup dry lentils
- 1(28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 3⁄4
- 2teaspoons salt
- 1⁄8teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2teaspoon cumin
- 1⁄8 - 1⁄4teaspoon red pepper flakes
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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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