1/2 c Lentils 1/3 c Brown rice 2 tb Olive oil 2 ea Garlic cloves, minced 2 tb Soy sauce 2 ea Bay leaves 1 sm Onion, chopped 2 md Carrots, sliced 1 lg Celery stalk, chopped 14 oz Can tomatoes, chopped 1/2 c Tomato juice 1/4 c Sherry 1 t Basil 1 t Paprika 1/2 ts Marjoram 1/2 ts Thyme Salt & pepper Place first 6 ingredients in large soup pot. Cover with 3 cups water & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer for 7 to 8 minutes. Add 2 more cups of water along with the rest of the ingredients. Cover & simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot. Nava Atlas, "Vegetariana"