Lentils and Pasta Soup Mix for Ground Beef

Description

Warm up your evenings with this hearty Lentils and Pasta Soup Mix for Ground Beef recipe, perfect for those cozy weeknights or feeding a crowd. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s an easy and inexpensive meal solution that’s ready in less than four hours!

Ingredients

1/2 cup beef bouillon granules
1/3 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup dry lentils
1/3 cup long grain rice
1/4 cup alphabet pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 gallon water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 125.5
Fat: 3.7g
Saturated Fat: 1.4g
Cholesterol: 15.4mg
Sodium: 128.2mg
Carbohydrates: 15.7g
Fiber: 3.4g
Sugar: 2.3g
Protein: 7.6g

Recipe Yield

4 quarts

Recipe Servings

20 servings

Cook Time

2 hours

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

2 hours 20 minutes

Keywords

Beans, Meat, Weeknight, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive

Instructions

Layer Ingredients: In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed, starting with beef bouillon granules at the bottom and ending with alphabet pasta on top.
Seal Jar: Seal the jar tightly to preserve the freshness of the ingredients.
Prepare Soup Mix: To prepare the soup, carefully remove the alphabet pasta from the top of the jar and set it aside.
Brown Ground Beef: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Add Water and Tomatoes: Once the beef is browned, add water and diced tomatoes to the saucepan.
Add Soup Mix: Pour the prepared soup mix from the jar into the saucepan with the beef, water, and tomatoes.
Bring to a Boil: Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat.
Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes.
Add Reserved Pasta: After 45 minutes, add the reserved alphabet pasta to the soup mixture.
Continue Simmering: Cover the saucepan again and allow the soup to simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta, peas, lentils, and barley are tender.
Serve and Enjoy: Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this delicious Lentils and Pasta Soup with Ground Beef!

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re hosting a large gathering. It’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and sure to become a family favorite!