My Texas Auntie's Lentil Soup

Submitted by Mom10

"from THe Complete Book of Soups and Stews by Bernard Clayton, Jr."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb lentils
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 cups water
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon dill seed
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 6 ounces spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces

directions

1. Simmer lentils, onion, and garlic in water over low heat 2 hours, stirring frequently.
2. Brown beef and add with spices and tomato sauce. Simmer an additional hour.
3. Add spaghetti, stir in well, and cook 12 - 15 minutes until noodles are done.