Lentil And Brown Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. chicken broth
3 c. water
1 1/2 c. lentils, rinsed
1 c. long-grain brown rice
1 can (35 oz.) tomatoes
3 carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large rib celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In large pot, combine all ingredients. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cover the pan.
Simmer 45 to 55 minutes until lentils and rice are tender.
Discard bay leaf.
Serves 8 to 10.