Lima Bean & Leek Soup

Directions

This recipe would be vegan if the fish sauce and bouillon cubes are eliminated and vegetable bouillon and extra soy used in their place.

The lentils are long cooked until they disintegrate to form a meaty looking and tasting stock, an effect that is enhanced by the tomato.

Bring the water to a boil in a soup pot and add lentils; simmer covered ½ hour or more.

Add the lima beans and cook another ½ hour.

Add the rice and cook another 20 minutes.

Add the chopped green portions of a large or 2 medium well washed leek and simmer 10 minutes.

Add the sliced white portion of the leek and the remaining ingredients.

Simmer 15 minutes and serve.