Hearty Cabbage, Beef, and Lentil Soup

Ground beef, red lentils, and cabbage combine in this soup for a hearty, comforting flavor that's perfect for cold nights.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 328 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 (48 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine broth, carrots, celery, and lentils in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Add cabbage, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and let simmer until vegetables and lentils are cooked thoroughly, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

While soup is simmering, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned and crumbly and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat from the skillet; add contents to the soup. Serve.