Beef Lentil Soup

• 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
• 1 quart water
• 48 ounces tomato juice
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 12 cup chopped green pepper
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 12 teaspoon thyme
• 1 bay leaf

1. Brown beef and drain.
2. Add all ingredients into a large stock pot.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hr or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
5. Remove bay leaf before serving.

ground beef, water, tomato juice, lentils, cabbage, carrot, celery, onion, green pepper, pepper, thyme, bay leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-lentil-soup-12596 (may not work)