Beefy Lentil Soup

From: Chef MB

On May 11, 2008

Very good soup. If you have leftover beef, you can use that instead the ground beef. I agree that a little garlic couldn't hurt.

From: *Parsley*

On Sep 16, 2007

Very hearty and filling.... and healthy, too! I used V-8 in place of plain tomato juice. I browned and drained my lean ground beef and then proceeded with the crockpot version. The flavor was good, but I think some garlic and some herbs would make this even better. I've got lots to freeze, so we'll be enjoying this again. Thanx!

From: Dorie's Lori

On Apr 25, 2007

My husband, 2 kids and I really enjoyed this for dinner tonight, and there's 2 quarts leftover to freeze My 5 y/o "picky eater" had 3rds! It was pretty simple - but DO remember to start it with enough time before dinner. The only change I did was to use V-8 instead of tomato juice - next time I might try the tomato. The flavor was good, but I might also try playing with it a bit - adding some herbs, varying the vegtables, and the like. It's partly me - I rarely follow recipes, esp. the 2nd time around - and partly that this recpe was so easy that it will be fun to create new tastes with it. I'm really glad I tried it!

From: Brenda.

On Jan 3, 2008

This soup was positively soul warming! Delicious I took the other reviewers suggestions and added a tsp of minced garlic from a jar and for the salt I used seasoning salt. Rather than 2 cups of beef broth and 2 cups of water, I used 2- 10 ounces cans of beef broth and just added water to equal 4 cups of total liquid. The cooking time was right on, and the soup thickens nicely at the end. This was a hearty and satisfying meal. I am saving this recipe to my Personal Favorites cookbook Thanks so much for sharing ElaineAnn! Nick's Mom