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Lentils are good for fiber, protein and not bad for carbs. Found the recipe in an old cookbook, froze half for “no cook” day. Will be making it again, it’s that good and may substitute ham for ground beef.

Hamburger & Lentil Soup

8 cups hot water in Dutch Oven. Add 2 cups chopped cabbage, 2 cups diced carrots, 2 cups diced celery, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp pepper, 2 cups lentils that have been washed. Recipe says add 48 oz tomato juice but I used about 24 oz. because it’s all I had. Brown 1.5 lbs ground beef, drain and add. Bring to boil, reduce heat - Simmer 90 minutes.

I actually put all in extra large crockpot overnight except meat and tomato juice. Those I added next day. Salt to taste.