Lentilsandpastasoupmixforgroundbeef Recipes

BEEF BARLEY LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer with the potatoes, celery, carrot, lentils and barley. Combine the water, bouillon and lemon pepper; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables and barley are tender. , Add the tomatoes and salt; cook 2 hours longer.

BEEF AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then gently place into the hot oil, and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Once browned, remove the beef and set aside, reserving the remaining oil in the pot. Stir in the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, cilantro, and oregano; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 8 minutes more.
• Pour in the chicken broth, tomatoes, and browned beef. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the meat is beginning to turn tender, about 1 hour.
• After the soup has simmered 1 hour, add the lentils, recover, and continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the parsley. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

BEEF LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble meat; drain. Add the tomato juice, water, lentils, cabbage, carrots, celery, onion, green pepper, pepper, thyme and bay leaf., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Add spinach and heat through. Remove bay leaf.

LENTIL SOUP WITH BEEF AND BARLEY

Steps:

• In large, heavy pot, brown beef lightly.
• Drain off fat.
• Add lentils, barley, water or stock, and beef broth.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until lentils and barley are nearly tender (about half an hour).
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
• Add extra liquid to give thickness desired.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley, if desired.

COUNTRY HAMBURGER LENTIL SOUP - CROCK-POT

Steps:

• Brown ground beef.
• Combine all ingredients in 4-5qt crock pot.
• Cook on low at least 12 hours or high for 6 hours. I do a combination of high/low, when I made this I did low for 5 hours and high for 4 hours.
• Remove bay leaves before serving.
• *Note: when I saved the leftovers, I added another cup of water to prevent it from becoming too thick the next day. It made very yummy leftovers!

LENTIL SOUP WITH BEEF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Add half of the beef and cook until brown, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining beef. Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary, and oregano to the pot. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Return the beef and any accumulated juices from the bowl to the pot. Add the broth and tomatoes with their juice. Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the meat is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Add the lentils. Cover and continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season the soup, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

LENTILS AND PASTA SOUP MIX FOR GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed.
• Seal tightly.
• To prepare soup, carefully remove macaroni from the top of the jar and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain.
• Add the water tomatoes and soup mix.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Add the reserved macaroni, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the macaroni, peas, lentils, and barley are tender.