Lentil Soup

When we got home from vacation last week there was little on the shelves or in the fridge to use to meals so I got creative and found a recipe online.  sierra had just gotten back from the orthodontist and we needed something soft.  I searched for Lentil Soup and I found this recipe that was printed in the "Arizona Republic" newspaper from a restaurant called the Main Street Cafe.

6 c. water

1 c. lentils

1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked

1 t. garlic powder

1 t. salt

2 vegetable bouillon cubes

1/2 t. thyme

1/2 t. oregano

1 t. basil

1 T soy sauce

1 carrot, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 medium onion, diced

2 bay leaves  

In a large stockpot, combine water, lentils, rice, garlic, salt, bouillon cubes, thyme, oregano, basil, and soy sauce.

Bring to a boil.

Then add carrot, celery, onion, and bay leaves.

Reduce heat and simmer.

Covered, for 45 minutes.

Until lentils and rice are tender.

**the kids thought this looked gross, but it started smelling yummy and they loved it. 

Rick thought it needed some meat, maybe some sausage???