Lentil Soup With Beef Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 12 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 large celery ribs, chopped; 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; 6 (14 ounce) cans beef broth; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 2 cups lentils, rinsed (about 11 ounces); ⅓ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 12 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 large celery ribs, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
6 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 cups lentils, rinsed (about 11 ounces)
⅓ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1
Heat the oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper.
3
Add half of the beef and cook until brown, about 8 minutes.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl.
5
Repeat with the remaining beef.
6
Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary, and oregano to the pot.
7
Saute until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
8
Return the beef and any accumulated juices from the bowl to the pot.
9
Add the broth and tomatoes with their juice.
10
Bring the soup to a boil.
11
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
12
Cover and simmer until the meat is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
13
Add the lentils.
14
Cover and continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
15
Stir in the parsley.
16
Season the soup, to taste, with salt and pepper.
17
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

534

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 12 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 3 large celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Beef 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 Soup With Beef

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Variations & substitutions

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