Hearty Beef and Lentil Soup
This comforting Hearty Beef and Lentil Soup is a delicious blend of tender ground beef, earthy lentils, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory tomato-based broth. It's a satisfying and nourishing meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Instructions
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1
In a large stockpot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Crumble the meat and drain any excess fat.
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Add the tomato juice, water, lentils, cabbage, carrots, celery, onion, green pepper, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer the soup, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
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4
Stir in the frozen chopped spinach and heat through. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 6 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
