Lentil And Beef Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil And Beef Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams beef; 1 cup dried brown lentils; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup onions, diced; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger, minced; 2 teaspoons coarsely crushed black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; salt; 4 cups beef stock or water; 100 grams frozen chopped fenugreek leaves, or spinach; juice of 1 lime; chopped coriander leaves

Servings: persons

500 grams beef
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup onions, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
2 teaspoons coarsely crushed black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
salt
4 cups beef stock or water
100 grams frozen chopped fenugreek leaves, or spinach
juice of 1 lime
chopped coriander leaves

1
Cut beef into small cubes.
2
Wash and drain the lentils. Cover with water and bring to the boil. Once the scum rises, pour off the water, wash and drain the lentils.
3
Heat oil in a large pan and soften the onions, carrots and celery. Cook for a few minutes, then add the drained lentils, the beef, the garlic, the ginger, pepper, cumin seeds, salt to taste and the stock (or water). Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Add the frozen greens and cook for a few minutes until the greens are heated through and the soup is of a desired consistency.
5
Mix in the lime juice, scatter over the coriander leaves, and serve.

562

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams beef, 1 cup dried brown lentils, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 cup onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Beef Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil And Beef Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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