Louisiana Bean Stew

I made this last night and it was a hit. Leftovers should freeze well.

Louisiana Bean Stew

4 cups vegetable stock
1/2 onion, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 carrot, chopped fine
1 rib celery, chopped fine
1/3 cup uncooked brown rice
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 cup salsa

Simmer for 1/2 hour. Add:

1 - 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
3 - 14 oz. cans beans (your choice - I used red kidney beans, be sure to read ingredients)
1 cup frozen sliced okra
2 cups chopped fresh spinach, or 1/2 box frozen

Simmer for 1/2 hour more.

I'm not sure how much this makes...I made this up in an attempt to copy a dish I had recently. I would guess it would serve 6 as a main meal.