Asian-Style Brown Rice and Lentil Soup

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Servings

1

Ingredients

  • 10 cups Water
  • 12 ounce Lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Miso, up to 2 teaspoons
  • 1 cup Scallions, chopped w/tops
  • 1 cup Celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup Minced cilantro, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger root, grated
  • 4 teaspoons
  • 1/4 cup Tamari soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar, or cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt, optional
  • Hot pepper to taste

Directions

  • Bring water to a boil in 4- quart pot.
  • Stir in lentils and brown rice; reduce heat to medium.
  • Add the miso, stir well and boil gently uncovered until lentils and rice are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and stir in scallions, celery, green pepper, carrot, gingerroot and garlic.
  • Cook 3 – 4 minutes, just until celery, green pepper and carrots are tender.
  • The vegetables may also be braised in water, wine or balsamic vinegar.
  • Stir vegetables and remaining ingredients into lentil mixture.
  • Serve with additional hot pepper sauce (or hot pepper sesame oil) at the table.
  • Per serving: 275 Calories; 1g Fat (4% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 810mg Sodium Posted to Digest eat-lf.
  • v096.
  • n172 Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 00:10:51 +0000 From: ilenewar@starnetinc.com
Rating 3.00 out of 5

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