Beef Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

1 lb. lean stew meat, chopped
1 T Olive oil
1 Medium onion, diced
1 1/2 t Minced garlic
7 C Water
4 Celery stalks, chopped
2 T Beef boullion granules
 4 Large carrots, chopped
1 (15 oz) Can Diced tomatoes, undrained
1 C Lentils, rinsed
2 C Frozen mixed vegetables (or 1-15 oz Can Mixed vegetables)
1 t Thyme
1 Bay leaf
2 oz Fresh spinach leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the stew meat, minced garlic, and diced onion. Stir to brown the meat.

Add all remaining ingredients.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and allow to simmer, covered for two or more hours.

* My recipe