French Lentil + Black Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 3 Tbls Olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 cup each onions celery + carrots, everything small dice
- 2 bay leafs
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 + 1/4 cups french lentils
- ⅔ cup black rice
- 9 cups vegetable stock
- 2 Tbls tomato paste
- 1 Tbls Chipotle in adobo sauce chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large stock pot heat olive oil, add garlic and stir around for a minute or two, lightly browning , Next add onions ,celery + carrots, cooking gently for about 10 to 15 minutes covered, stir occasionally. Now add the rest of your ingredients, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook at least 45 minutes. You may want to add more liquid if desired.