Lentil Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup lentils
• 1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt, sea salt preferred
• 1 teaspoon green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 bay leaves

Recipe

• 1 in a large stockpot, combine water, lentils, rice, garlic, sea salt, green bell pepper, bouillon cubes, thyme, oregano, basil and soy sauce.
• 2 bring to a boil.
• 3 then add carrot, celery, onion, and bay leaves.
• 4 reduce heat and simmer.
• 5 covered, for 45 minutes.
• 6 until lentils and rice are tender.
• 7 serve with fresh parsley.