CONFETTI LENTIL SOUP

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Provided by Diana Perry

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 can(s) 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
12 oz tomato sauce
1 c onion, chopped
1 c carrot, diced
1 c celery, diced
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp butter
1 lb ground beef
15 1/2 oz package confetti lentils
1 tsp mrs. dash onion and herb seasoning
1 tsp mrs. dash southwest chipotle seasoning
6 c beef broth
6 c water
2 c orzo or ditalini, cooked

Steps:

1. Use a 6 qt soup pot; melt the butter; add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, or til the onions are getting soft remove from the pot.
2. Add beef to the same pot, and brown well. Drain fat from the pot and add vegetables back to the pot.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and the "beef flavor" package that comes in the lentils and the onion & herb and the Southwest Chipotle seasoning; stir in, and then simmer about 5 minutes.
4. Add the lentils, water and beef broth; bring to a rolling boil; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add Salt & pepper, if needed, to taste; add the cooked orzo, stir and serve.