Lentil And Brown Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. lentils, rinsed and picked over
1/2 c. brown rice, rinsed
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 small carrot, diced
1/2 stalk celery, diced
1 large tomato, diced
4 c. chicken stock
1/2 c. dry white wine
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 large bay leaf
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large, heavy saucepan, place the lentils, rice, oil, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, tomato, stock, wine, soy sauce, bay leaf, basil, paprika and thyme.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Place over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer the soup, covered, for about 45 minutes, or until the rice and lentils are cooked, but not mushy.
Correct the seasonings and serve hot.
Serves 4 to 6.