One-Pot-Meal Spicy Lentil and Beef Soup
One-Pot-Meal Spicy Lentil and Beef Soup
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 /4 lb (350 g) white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 8 cups (2 litres) beef broth
- 1 cup (250 ml) green lentils
- 1 star anise
- 2 cups (500 ml) cooked roast beef, cubed or diced
- 1 tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the onion and mushrooms with the pepper flakes in the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, lentils and anise pod. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Add the meat, tomato and parsley. Heat through and adjust the seasoning.
One-Pot-Meal Spicy Lentil and Beef Soup