This Lentil Brown Rice Soup is the perfect, plant-based meal to serve on a chilly night. This dry soup mix also makes for a unique, affordable, and thoughtful gift that friends and family will love!
Optional but recommended*: Sauté onion in oil in a large stock pot over high heat for 3 minutes. Add can of diced tomatoes.
Add dry soup ingredients and 8 cups of water to the same large stock pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, covered with a lid. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with crusty bread and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
Notes
*If you are not including the onion and diced tomatoes, skip to step 2.