Lentil Rice Soup

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 7 Hours

Ready In: 7 Hours 20 Minutes

Servings: 11

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

1 cup vegetable broth

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sea salt

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

8 cups water

Directions:

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 setting for 7 to 8 hours. Stir in the mushrooms 1 hour before serving.