HEARTY CABBAGE, BEEF, AND LENTIL SOUP

Hearty Cabbage, Beef, and Lentil Soup image

This makes a very large pot of a delicious, hearty ground beef and lentil soup that is perfect to warm you up on a cold winter day. And the bonus is -- lots of leftovers for tomorrow!

Provided by Melissa

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 (48 ounce) can beef broth
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 pound ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

Combine broth, carrots, celery, and lentils in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Add cabbage, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and let simmer until vegetables and lentils are cooked thoroughly, about 45 minutes.
While soup is simmering, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned and crumbly and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat from the skillet; add contents to the soup. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1428.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g