Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lentils
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 clove garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. grated carrot
1 1/2 to 2 c. coarsely chopped potatoes
1 c. tomato juice
1/3 c. brown rice
1 1/2 c. frozen corn (optional)

Preparation

Saute garlic, celery and onion in the margarine.
Add carrots, juice, potatoes and rice.
Rinse lentils and mix all together. Bring to a boil.
Stir, cover and simmer until tender.
If desired, stir in corn for last 20 minutes.