Vegetable Lentil Soup - HAPPY VEG

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp EVOO
• 1/2 Tbsp. Pepperoncini In Oil
• 4 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
• Few Sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 3 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 Carrot, peeled & diced
• 1 (not green) Bell Pepper, diced
• 2/3 C White Wine
• 540ml can Lentils, drained & rinsed
• 1 L PC Brand Plant-Based Chik'n Broth
• 1 Hard Cheese Rind (optional but delish)
• 1/4 Dry brown Rice, rinsed
• 1/2 Lemon, juice only
• 1/3 C, packed, Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1 Tsp. Clubhouse Garlic Plus Seasoning
• 1 Tsp. Vegeta Himalayan Salt & Cracked Pepper