Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef ( or turkey)
1 cup celery
1 onions, diced
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
5 3/4 cups tomato juice
4 cups hot water
1 cup dry lentils
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
Directions:
Brown meat and drain fat.
Saute celery and onion until tender.
Add rest of ingredients.
Cook 2 hours or until lentils are soft.
Servings: 10-12
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 140 min.