Lentil Soup with Lamb and Mint

Name: Lentil Soup with Lamb and Mint
Prep time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground lamb; 3 large celery stalks, chopped; 2 large parsnips, peeled, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 3/4 pound lentils, rinsed; 4 14-ounce cans (or more) beef broth; 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice; 3 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 cup chopped fresh mint, divided

Gemma Sanita Sciabica of Modesto, California, writes: "My husband's family produces olive oil, and I'm the company's recipe developer. We often hear from customers who love our oil but complain that they don't have the time to cook. Their comments inspired me to share my favorite recipes, which show just how simple great Italian food can be."

September 19, 2006

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