Lentil & brown rice soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupLentils
cupBrown rice
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2eachesGarlic cloves, minced
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
2eachesBay leaves
1smallOnion, chopped
2mediumsCarrots, sliced
1largeCelery stalk, chopped
14ouncesCan tomatoes, chopped
½cupTomato juice
¼cupSherry
1teaspoonBasil
1teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonMarjoram
½teaspoonThyme
Salt & pepper

Directions

Place first 6 ingredients in large soup pot. Cover with 3 cups water & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer for 7 to 8 minutes. Add 2 more cups of water along with the rest of the ingredients. Cover & simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nava Atlas, "Vegetariana"