Beef and Lentil Soup

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat

Step 2

Once the oil is glistening, add the beef and onion

Step 3

Cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until browned and the onion is softened, about 8 minutes

Step 4

Add celery, carrots, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes

Step 5

Add the stock, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper

Step 6

Stir in the lentils and increase the heat to high

Step 7

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes

Step 8

Add the zucchini and green beans and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until lentils and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes more.Stir in the parsley and basil

Step 9

Divide the soup between 6 bowls and top with pepper and more parsley and basil