Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 16 oz brown lentils
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 cups water
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 3 large carrots, diced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp old bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp garlic
• ¼ cup tomato puree
• kosher salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté veggies in oil in stock pot for 6-8 minutes
2. Add ground beef and seasonings, cook and break apart
3. Add stock and water, bring up to a boil
4. While waiting for soup to boil, sift through lentils and remove any rocks
5. Add lentils, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes
6. Stir soup every 5-10 minutes to prevent scorching on the bottom
7. Soup is done when lentils are soft and start to fall apart
8. If you want a thicker soup, use an immersion blender and blend some of it until you get your desired consistency