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Dad's Lentil Soup

By Chef Melanie November 11, 2025
  • lentil soup
  • lentils
  • ground beef
  • soup
  • comfort food
  • hearty
Difficulty Beginner
Servings 8
Estimated Cost $12.00
Best Season Winter, Fall
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Dad's Lentil Soup

A hearty, protein-packed soup that's both nutritious and delicious! This comforting lentil soup combines ground beef, vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a satisfying meal that's perfect for cold weather. The lentils add fiber and protein while the potatoes make it extra filling.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a big pot half the way full of water, and bring to a boil. Adjust water if needed.

  2. 2

    Add lentils and bouillon. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Brown the ground beef in a skillet with the chopped onion.

  4. 4

    Peel potatoes and cube them. Peel and slice the carrots.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked ground beef and onions, the cubed potatoes, and sliced carrots to the pot with the lentils.

  6. 6

    Cook at a rolling boil till the potatoes are done.

  7. 7

    Add the seasonings and salt to taste.

  8. 8

    Remove the bay leaves before serving.