November 18th, 2014On this day in different years

Moon Kitty

lentil rice soup

Snow is flying, so I have been making a ton of soup lately.

1 c red lentils
1/2 c rice
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried lemon peel
1/4 c jarred minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vegetable base
8 c water

Heat olive oil in bottom of saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sautee until starting to turn golden. Add water and everything except lentils and rice. Bring to boil, add lentils, boil uncovered 40 minutes. Add rice, bring heat to medium low, boil covered for 20 minutes.