Brown Rice-Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Measure salt into a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large pot.
Add diced pork and a sprinkle of salt.
Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until browned.
Stir in the celery, onion, garlic, carrots, and a sprinkle of salt.
Stir and cook until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.
Stir in water and lentils.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, brown rice, remaining salt, pepper, cumin, and pepper flakes.
Bring just to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45- 60 minutes, until done.