c("Bring 1 3/4 cups of water to a boil in a 2-quart pot. Add brown rice, cover and  cook over low heat for 50 minutes.", "In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and add chopped vegetables and the remaining water.", "Cook until softened.", "Add chicken broth, basil, parsley and pepper and cook over medium-high heat  until it comes to a boil.", "Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 30 minutes.", "Add  cooked brown rice and heat over low another 5 minutes.")