Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown ground beef and drain fat.
  2. Add water,lentils, cabbage,carrots, celery,onion, green pepper, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Add salt and bouillon cubes if using.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
  4. Add spinach and heat through. Remove bay leaf.