Lentils And Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Lentils And Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. lentils (dried); 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 to 1 1/2 lb. lamb for stew; 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes; 3 stalks carrots, sliced; 1 c. rice; 4 qt. cold water; 1 tsp. salt (or more to taste); 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. crushed rosemary

Servings: persons

1 pkg. lentils (dried)
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 to 1 1/2 lb. lamb for stew
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
3 stalks carrots, sliced
1 c. rice
4 qt. cold water
1 tsp. salt (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. crushed rosemary

1
Soak lentils overnight (after rinsing and cleaning).
2
Add to 4 quarts cold water.
3
Add lamb, celery, garlic, crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper and herbs.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Simmer for 1 hour. Remove lamb from pot and cut off bones.
6
Return to pot.
7
Add carrots and rice.
8
Simmer another 15 to 20 minutes or when rice is tender.
9
Serve with hot Italian or French bread.
10
Makes enough to freeze for another meal! A great winter warmer-upper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. lentils (dried), 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 to 1 1/2 lb. lamb for stew, and more.

Yes, Lentils And Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentils And Rice Soup

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