Lentil & Brown Rice Soup – Appetizers

1/2 c Lentils

1/3 c Brown rice

2 tb Olive oil

2 ea Garlic cloves, minced

2 tb Soy sauce

2 ea Bay leaves

1 sm Onion, chopped

2 md Carrots, sliced

1 lg Celery stalk, chopped

14 oz Can tomatoes, chopped

1/2 c Tomato juice

1/4 c Sherry

1 ts Basil

1 ts Paprika

1/2 ts Marjoram

1/2 ts Thyme

Salt & pepper Place first 6 ingredients in large soup pot. Cover with 3 cups water & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer for 7 to 8 minutes. Add 2 more cups of water along with the rest of the ingredients. Cover & simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot. Nava Atlas, “Vegetariana”