Hearty Cabbage, Beef, and Lentil Soup Recipe

Combine broth carrots celery and lentils in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes then reduce heat to low. Add cabbage tomato sauce diced tomatoes thyme oregano salt pepper and bay leaf. Cover and let simmer until vegetables and lentils are cooked thoroughly about 45 minutes.

While soup is simmering heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef onion and garlic; cook and stir until browned and crumbly and onion is soft 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat from the skillet; add contents to the soup. Serve.