Hearty Cabbage, Beef, and Lentil Soup

This makes a very large pot of a delicious, hearty ground beef and lentil soup that is perfect to warm you up on a cold winter day. And the bonus is -- lots of leftovers for tomorrow!

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

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 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

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.