Lentil Soup with Beef
Giada de Laurentiis
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large celery stalks, chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 6 (14-ounce) cans beef broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
- 2 cups (about 11 ounces) lentils, rinsed
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Directions
Heat the oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the
beef with salt and pepper. Add half of the beef and cook until brown,
about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl.
Repeat with the remaining beef. Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic,
rosemary, and oregano to the pot. Saute until the onions are
translucent, about 8 minutes. Return the beef and any accumulated juices
from the bowl to the pot. Add the broth and tomatoes with their juice.
Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and
simmer until the meat is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 1
hour. Add the lentils. Cover and continue simmering until the lentils
are tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season the soup, to
taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
