Wild Rice Soup
1/2 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
6-ounce package uncooked wild rice
14 1/2-ounce can of vegetable broth
10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup of milk
1 1/2 cups American cheese, shredded
Rinse and sort the lentils, discarding any debris or blemished lentils. Combine lentils and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Let stand for 1 hour, covered. Drain and rinse lentils. Cook rice according to package in a saucepan. In a medium stockpot, add lentils, cooked rice, vegetable broth, frozen mixed vegetables, milk, and American cheese. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer while uncovered for 20 minutes.