Red lentil and rice soup

When its chilly outside, there is nothing quite like a warm soup to soothe the soul.

This is a very old favourite of mine - Mum used to make this for us as children but she would call it "curds and whey". The nursery rhyme similarities ended there - but we ate it. I suppose it sounds better than lentils and rice... hehehe ;)

Very simple to make, and takes next to no time to cook (took me about 15 minutes) I assume this would be a lovely dish for a slow cooker too, as its already set and (practically) forget on the stovetop - slow cooking would be ideal! This also tastes delicious cold for lunch the next day.

Red lentil and Rice soup

1 Medium onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, finely diced

1.5 cups red lentils

3/4 cup calrose rice

4-5 cups water (depending on consistency)

salt to taste

chilli to taste

Put everything into a good pot, cover with water to about 2cm over. Cook over a moderate heat until lentils start to cook. Add more water if it starts to get too dry. Stir occasionally.

Add salt to taste, add chilli to taste. Add water to a hearty consistency and make sure rice is cooked but not soggy.

Serve!