Recipe Name Lentil Soup with Beef and Red Pepper Submitted by service learning Recipe Description Lentil soup with beef and red pepper, slow cooker recipe Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 25 Cook Time (minutes) 180 Ready In (minutes) 205

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 4 cups (8 fl oz) beef broth, bouillon (consomme) condensed 1 cup lentils 1/2 cup, chopped Onion, chopped 1/2 cup, chopped Carrots 1/2 stalk, large (11\"-12\" long) celery 1/3 cup parsley, fresh, chopped 1 teaspoon Spices, ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes Steps Sequence Step 1 • Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into 3/4-inch pieces. If desired, in a nonstick skillet cook beef over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Place meat in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in broth, lentils, water, sweet pepper, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper. • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Stir in parsley. Ladle soup into bowls.