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Beef & Lentil Soup

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A cozy, budget-friendly soup infused with warm Moroccan spices, packed with protein and fiber, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Moroccan
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 500 g lean ground beef or 1 lb
  • 1.25 cups dried lentils or 2 cans, drained
  • 800 g crushed canned tomatoes or about 28 oz
  • 4 cups low sodium beef stock
  • 3 cups water
Vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 medium zucchinis diced
  • 100 g green beans cut into pieces or about 4 oz
  • 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves or sliced green onions
Aromatics & Spices
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2.5 tbsp Moroccan spice mix store-bought
  • 1 tsp allspice or mixed spice
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and chopped garlic and sauté until they are soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the Moroccan spice mix, allspice, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Allow it to cook for another minute to toast the spices.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, zucchinis, and green beans. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
  3. Pour in the lentils and crushed tomatoes, mixing everything evenly.
  4. Add the beef stock and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the lentils are tender.
Serving
  1. Stir in the coriander or cilantro just before serving. Enjoy it warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8g

Notes

This soup is perfect for storing in the fridge for up to 4 days or freezing for up to 3 months. Optional to add a pinch of cayenne or red chili flakes for extra heat.
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