Beef Lentil Soup

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

• Ready In: 50 mins
• 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.