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Beef and Lentil Soup
Beef and lentil soup, a comforting hearty soup recipe that is part lentil soup and part beef stew. This is an easy recipe full of flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 530 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups dried lentils (brown or green)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound beef chuck (cut into cubes)
- ½-1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable or beef broth (homemade or store bought)
- ¾ cup tomato puree (passata/conserva)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 1 medium celery stalk (chopped)
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt*
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
*Depending on how salty your broth is you may want to taste when the soup is almost ready and adjust the salt then.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add the lentils and enough water to cover them, let sit 30 minutes. Drain.
- In a large pot add the olive and minced garlic, chopped onion and beef, brown the beef, then add the broth, puree, chopped carrots, lentils and spices.
- Bring to a boil then lower and simmer (not fully covered) for 45-60 or until the lentils are tender. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Depending how much the soup thickens, you may need to add extra broth or water.
- Any leftover soup should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. To freeze the soup make sure it is completely cooled, then place it in an airtight freezer safe container. It will keep for up to 4-5 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1225mg
(51%)
Potassium
1318mg
(38%)
Fiber
21g
(84%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
5940IU
(119%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1225mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1318mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5940IU | 119% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.