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Beef Lentil Soup Beef Mince Recipe

Beef & Lentil Soup with vegetables

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Beef & Lentil Soup Here is a different way to use ground beef that goes way beyond the usual tacos and pasta sauces. This beef and lentil soup takes a trusted lentil soup base and gives it a serious upgrade with browned beef and warm Moroccan inspired spices.

  • Total Time: 0 min
  • Yield: 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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My Moroccan Spice Mix (or change it up! Note 1)
2 1/2 tbsp Moroccan spice mix (store-bought)
1 tsp allspice
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Soup
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped (brown, white, or yellow)
500 g beef mince (ground beef), (I use lean)
1 1/4 cups dried lentils, (or 2 cans, drained, Note 3)
2 carrots, cut into 1cm / 1/3″ dice
2 stalks celery, chopped into 1cm / 1/3″pieces
2 zucchinis, (small, or 1 large), cut into 1cm / 1/3″ dice
100 g green beans, trimmed, cut into 1.5cm / 1/2″ pieces
800 g crushed canned tomato
4 cups beef stock, low sodium
3 cups water

Serving
Yogurt (plain or Greek)
1/4 cup Coriander/cilantro leaves, or sliced green onions

Instructions

1-Mix spices in a small bowl: Mix spices in a small bowl.
2-Heat oil in a large pot over: Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes until golden on the edges.
3-Turn heat up to high, add beef: Turn heat up to high, add beef and cook until it’s no longer red, breaking it up as you go. Add 2 tablespoons of the Spice Mix and cook it for a further 2 minutes.
4-Add carrot and celery, then stir for: Add carrot and celery, then stir for 1 minute.
5-Add water, beef stock, canned tomato, lentils: Add water, beef stock, canned tomato, lentils and remaining Spice Mix too. Give it a stir, bring to simmer, then place lid on and reduce to medium low so it’s simmering gently. Lentils will take 25 – 30 minutes to cook until soft. Very old lentils can take 5 – 10 minutes longer.
6-Simmer 15 minutes then add zucchini &: Simmer 15 minutes then add zucchini & green beans.
7-Simmer 10 minutes longer or until lentils: Simmer 10 minutes longer or until lentils are soft (ie. 25 minutes total).
8-Taste and add more salt if desired: Taste and add more salt if desired. Ladle into bowls and serve with yogurt and coriander.

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  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Method: stovetop

Nutrition

  • Calories: 401cal
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 748mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 17g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 54mg