Categories: beans, dinner, not yet tried, soups

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 2 cups green lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 8-10 baby carrots, chopped into 1/3rds
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 pack frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1-28 oz. can chopped tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• (Add one or more of the following meats)
• 3 spicy sausages, casings removed
• 2 cups diced ham
• 2 cups ground beef
• (Add the following to taste)
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper
• Johnny's Garlic Seasoning (from Costco)

Directions

1. ute the meat in olive oil and butter for 2-3 minutes. Add rest of ingredients and cook on medium heat for 25 minutes. Reduce to low heat for another 10-15 minutes. Serves 8. Freezes well.

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