French Lentil Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken broth (see notes for vegan option)
- 2 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, diced small
- 1 1/2 cups onion, diced small
- 1 1/2 cups celery, diced small
- 1/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1: Add all the ingredients to a crockpot or slow cooker. Stir well.
2: Cover. Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours. Cook until the lentils are as soft as you like them.
Notes
You can use 8 teaspoons of vegan (or regular) instant chicken broth/seasoning and 8 cups of water instead of the liquid chicken broth.
Add fewer lentils for a thinner soup.
Cut this recipe in half for 4 - 5 servings.
Reheated French Lentil Rice Soup tastes great and makes an easy meal.
You can adjust the seasonings to your taste.
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