How to Make Beefy Lentil Vegetable Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

In the depths of winter, there's nothing quite as satisfying as a hearty and nourishing bowl of soup. And if you're looking for a recipe that's not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber, then you're in luck. This beefy lentil vegetable soup is a perfect marriage of comforting flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it the ideal dish to warm you up on those chilly nights.

What sets this soup apart is its use of lentils, a nutritional powerhouse that adds a satisfying,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ½ 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

Information

  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 6 to 8 - servings

  • Brown beef; break meat into small pieces while cooking. Drain.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    385 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 1262mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 57mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1172mg