Lentil Rice Soup

Yield: 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry lentils
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain brown rice
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 8 cups water
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Instructions

1. Place the lentils, rice, carrots, celery, onion, water, broth, garlic powder, ground black pepper and salt in a slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours. Stir in the mushrooms 1 hour before serving.