Beef & Lentil Soup with vegetables

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A hearty Beef & Lentil Soup loaded with vegetables!, flavoured with spices and low on effort thanks to the ground beef. Healthy, hearty, economical – it's a complete dinner made in one pot, perfect for freezing. Use any vegetables and switch up the spicing to taste.

Switch suggested vegetables for 6 to 8 cups of any vegetables that can be simmered, adding according to their estimated cook time. Stir in spinach, kale or baby spinach at the end for extra greens and color. Use low sodium beef stock to control salt; stock cubes or powder can be used with adjustments for flavour base.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

40 min

Serves

6

Servings

6

Soup
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Beef
Dinner
Lunch
Healthy
One Pot

My Moroccan Spice Mix

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Moroccan spice mix store-bought, any brand
  • 1 teaspoon allspice mixed spice will work too
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Note 2: Start with a small amount to avoid over salting as some Moroccan spice mixes contain salt

Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped (brown, white, or yellow)
  • 1 pound beef mince (ground beef) lean
  • 1 1/4 cups dried lentils or 2 cans, drained
  • 2 carrots cut into 1cm / 1/3 inch dice
  • 2 celery stalks chopped into 1cm / 1/3 inch pieces
  • 2 zucchinis small, or 1 large, cut into 1cm / 1/3 inch dice
  • 4 ounces green beans trimmed, cut into 1.5cm / 1/2 inch pieces
  • 28 ounces crushed canned tomato
  • 4 cups beef stock low sodium
  • 3 cups water

Preparation

  1. Mix spices in a small bowl.
  2. 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 and cook until it's no longer red, breaking it up as you go.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of the spice mix and cook for a further 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add carrot and celery, stir for 1 minute. Add vegetables that hold up to full simmer time here.
  6. Add water, beef stock, canned tomato, lentils and remaining spice mix. Stir and bring to simmer, place lid on and reduce to medium low for gentle simmering.
  7. Simmer lentils for 25-30 minutes until soft, older lentils may take 5-10 minutes longer.
  8. After 15 minutes of simmering, add zucchini and green beans.
  9. Simmer 10 minutes longer or until lentils are soft (approx 25 minutes total).
  10. Taste and add more salt if desired.
  11. Ladle into bowls and serve with yogurt and coriander or sliced green onions.