"Healthful and hearty. A good soup to make a lot of and have as a stand-by in the freezer for a quick, nutritious meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
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1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed
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1 cup brown rice
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1 (2 lb) can tomatoes, drained,reserving juice,and chopped
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3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces
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1 onion, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon crumbled oregano
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1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 lb smoked sausage (optional)