Low Sodium Beef Lentil Soup

• quart water↗1
• lb 96% lean ground beef↗1
• ounces low-sodium tomato juice↗46
• cup dry lentils1
• cups green cabbage↗2
• cup carrot↗1
• cup celery rib↗1
• cup yellow onion↗1
• cup green pepper slices1⁄2
• teaspoon black pepper↗1⁄2
• teaspoon ground thyme↗1⁄2
• bay leaf↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown beef.

2. 2

   Shred cabbage, slice carrots, celery ribs, and chop yellow onions.

3. 3

   Add all ingredients into a large stock pot.

4. 4

   Bring to boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hr or until lentils and vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Remove bay leaf before serving.