Hamburger Lentil Soup – Cindy Leishman
(This soup is wonderful for new mothers)
1 lb. ground beef
46 oz. tomato juice
4 c. hot water
2 c. lentils
1 c. diced carrots
1 c. diced celery
1 whole bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
½ c. brown sugar
½ c. minced onion
Cook hamburger with ½ c. onion, salt, and pepper. Drain off fat. Add juice and water; bring to a boil, then add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to slow simmer; cook 1 ½ to 2 hours
Can also cook in crock pot 6 to 8 hours (low).