Brown Rice-Lentil Soup

• 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

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

oil, lean pork, stalks celery, onion, clove garlic, carrots, water, dry lentils, tomatoes, brown rice, salt, black pepper, cumin, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brown-rice-lentil-soup-82245 (may not work)