Brown Rice-lentil Soup

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3/4 lb lean lamb, 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

Recipe

• 1 measure salt into a small bowl.
• 2 heat oil in a large pot.
• 3 add diced lamb and a sprinkle of salt.
• 4 cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until browned.
• 5 stir in the celery, onion, garlic, carrots, and a sprinkle of salt.
• 6 stir and cook until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.
• 7 stir in water and lentils.
• 8 bring to a boil.
• 9 reduce heat and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
• 10 stir in the tomatoes, brown rice, remaining salt, pepper, cumin, and pepper flakes.
• 11 bring just to a boil.
• 12 reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45- 60 minutes, until done.