Quick and Easy Lentils and Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Lentils and Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups lentils, sorted; 1 cup frozen peas and carrot; 1 cup brown rice, cooked; 1 (8 ounce) can chicken stock (beef or vegetable would work too); 2 -4 teaspoons tomato with chicken powdered bouillon (or 2 cubes); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups lentils, sorted
1 cup frozen peas and carrot
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 (8 ounce) can chicken stock (beef or vegetable would work too)
2 -4 teaspoons tomato with chicken powdered bouillon (or 2 cubes)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt
pepper

1
Heat olive oil in large pot.
2
Add onion and garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until golden.
3
Add can of chicken stock, frozen peas & carrots, and about 3 cups of water to start.
4
Cook until boiling, then add the tomato/chicken bullion, one teaspoon at a time, tasting as you go, as it can be too salty for some.
5
Add the lentils, cooked brown rice, and cumin.
6
Continue simmering for about an hour, or until lentils are of desired tenderness.
7
Continue adding water, bullion, salt & pepper, to taste.
8
Continue simmering for added flavor.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium white onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 ½ cups lentils, sorted, and more.

Yes, Quick and Easy 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.

Quick and Easy Lentils and Rice Soup

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