Lentil Soup
["1 Tbsp. butter", "1 celery stalk, diced", "1/2 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped", "1 carrot, pared and diced", "1/2 tsp. basil", "1/4 tsp. celery seed", "1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley", "1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped", "1 c. lentils", "6 c. hot chicken stock", "1/4 c. long grain rice, rinsed and drained", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Heat butter in saucepan. When hot, add celery and onion; cover and cook 3 minutes over medium heat. Add carrot, spices and garlic; cover and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add lentils and chicken stock; season well and mix. Bring to a boil. Cook soup, partially covered, 2 hours over low heat. Sixteen minutes before end of cooking, add rice and finish cooking. Serve."]
["butter", "celery stalk", "onion", "carrot", "basil", "celery", "parsley", "garlic", "lentils", "chicken", "long grain rice", "salt"]