Beef & Lentil Soup with vegetables

Step 1

Mix spices in a small bowl.

Step 2

Saute onion & garlic: Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes until golden on the edges.

Step 3

Brown & spice beef: Turn heat up to high, add beef and cook until it's no longer red, breaking it up as you go. Add 2 tablespoons of the Spice Mix and cook it for a further 2 minutes - it will smell so good!

Step 4

Carrot & celery: Add carrot and celery, then stir for 1 minute. (If using your own veg mix, add the veg in this step that will hold up to full 25 min simmer time)

Step 5

Make broth: Add water, beef stock, canned tomato, lentils and remaining Spice Mix too. Give it a stir, bring to simmer, then place lid on and reduce to medium low so it's simmering gently. Lentils will take 25 - 30 minutes to cook until soft. Very old lentils can take 5 - 10 minutes longer.

Step 6

Simmer 15 minutes then add zucchini & green beans.

Step 7

Simmer 10 minutes longer or until lentils are soft (ie. 25 minutes total).

Step 8

Serve! Taste and add more salt if desired. Ladle into bowls and serve with yogurt and coriander.