Beef lentil soup recipe

This easy to make soup is a welcome addition to your lunch or dinner-or anytime you need to take the winter chill off.

BEEF LENTIL SOUP
Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 can (46 ounces) tomato or V8 juice
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Directions
Crumble beef and cook over medium until no loner pink and drain. Add all remaining ingredients except spinach and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 60-90 minutes. Stir in spinach and heat through. Remove bay leaf before serving.