Beef Lentil Soup

Submitted by Canadian Jane

"A quick and hearty soup which can be prepared in a flash!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 cup mushroom, chopped
• 28 ounces tomatoes
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 1 cup dry green lentils
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1⁄4 cup red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Cook and stir ground beef, onion and garlic in a large pot until beef is browned. Drain.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat.
3. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender -- about 40 minutes.