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Beefy Lentil Vegetable Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Debbie PHOTO BY: FOODCHICK23

"A very tasty, hearty, easy to prepare soup that also freezes well."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon cube
  • 6 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. Brown beef; break meat into small pieces while cooking. Drain.
  2. Place meat in a big pot with lid. Add lentils, vegetables, water, salt, pepper, bouillon, vegetable juice, mushrooms, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook on high until it boils. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2004 by HJV73
YUM! I used spicy V8 and and about 1 cup less water for a thicker soup. Made with ground... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by LAWYAMIKE
I hesitate to give any recipes 5 stars, but this delicious lentil soup warrants it. I am a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2004 by Reggi
This soup rocks!!! I never leave reviews, but i felt the need on this one. I tweaked alittle... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by MIRANDA
A great & easy recipe. I did take another reviewer's advice & added a bit more flavor by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2004 by ETHERICJOURNEYS
loved this recipe!! Thank goodness I read some of the other reviews, as I combined their input... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by susiehomemaker
I give this recipe five stars because I used it as a guide when I decided -last minute- to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2006 by DC Girly Girl
Good! I sauteed an onion and clove of garlic in olive oil until soft, then browned the meat. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2005 by LESLIE30
wowie, we love this soup! variations made were to use rounded preportions of lentils & the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by cookin'mama