Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium beef broth
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 6 new white potatoes, quartered
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 2 medium white onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fennel bulbs, chopped