Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

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Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber.  This low-fat soup is a great way to incorporate lentils and whole grains into your diet. 

• ¾ c. dried lentils
• ½ c. uncooked brown rice
• 6 c. water
• ½ tsp. ground cumin
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ½ pkg. (2.5 oz size) onion soup mix (1 envelope)
• 3 oz spinach, cut into ½-inch strips (about 1 c.)
• 2 T. snipped cilantro or parsley
• 3 T. lemon juice

Heat lentils, rice, water, cumin, salt, pepper and soup mix (dry) to boiling in 4 quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.  Stir in spinach, cilantro and lemon juice until spinach is wilted. Serve with additional snipped cilantro and lemon slice if desired.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

• Calories: 263
• Fat: 2 g
• Carbohydrate: 52 g
• Protein: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Fiber: 11 g
• Calcium: 100 mg