BEEF LENTIL SOUP

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I have been making this soup for years. I normally use green lentils but use your preference. This is an excellent recipe for diabetics.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories Lentil

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 quart water
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups cabbage, chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 beef bouillon cubes (optional)
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Steps:

In a large pot, brown ground beef and drain fat.
Add water,lentils, cabbage,carrots, celery,onion, green pepper, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Add salt and bouillon cubes if using.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
Add spinach and heat through. Remove bay leaf.

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