Brown Rice-Lentil Soup

• tablespoons oil2
• lb lean pork, diced↗3⁄4
• stalks celery, chopped↗2
• onion, chopped↗1
• clove garlic, chopped↗1
• carrots, chopped↗2
• cups water↗6
• cup dry lentils3⁄4
• (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes1
• cup brown rice, uncooked↗3⁄4
• teaspoons salt↗2
• teaspoon black pepper↗1⁄8
• teaspoon cumin↗1⁄2
• teaspoon red pepper flakes↗1⁄8 - 1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Measure salt into a small bowl.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large pot.

3. 3

   Add diced pork and a sprinkle of salt.

4. 4

   Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until browned.

5. 5

   Stir in the celery, onion, garlic, carrots, and a sprinkle of salt.

6. 6

   Stir and cook until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in water and lentils.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil.

9. 9

   Reduce heat and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Stir in the tomatoes, brown rice, remaining salt, pepper, cumin, and pepper flakes.

11. 11

    Bring just to a boil.

12. 12

    Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45- 60 minutes, until done.