Beef Lentil Soup

A meal by itself.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  95% lean ground beef
• 1  quart water
• 48  ounces tomato juice
• 1  cup dry lentils
• 2  cups  chopped cabbage
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 1  cup  sliced celery
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1  bay leaf

Directions

1. Brown beef and drain.
2. Add all ingredients into a large stock pot.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hr or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
5. Remove bay leaf before serving.