Beef and Lentil Soup - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Recipe

10 entrée servings
3 quarts reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
1⁄4 cup dry white wine (optional)
1 pound cubed lean beef stew meat
3 cups dried lentils
11⁄2 cups finely chopped onions
1⁄2 cup each: finely chopped leeks, carrots, celery
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 313 % calories from fat: 12 Protein (g): 31.7 Carbohydrate (g): 37.3 Fat (g): 4.2 Saturated fat (g): 1.1 Cholesterol (mg): 28.4 Sodium (mg): 234

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 2.5 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Beef Soup with Red Wine - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 entrée servings
1 quart Beef Stock  or beef broth
1 pound lean beef stew meat, cubed
6 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1⁄2 cup dry red wine (optional)
4 cups cubed red potatoes
1 cup each: chopped onion, sliced mushrooms
1⁄2 cup each: sliced carrots, celery
1 clove garlic, minced
11⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 336 % calories from fat: 17 Protein (g): 28.1 Carbohydrate (g): 32.5 Fat (g): 6.2 Saturated fat (g): 1.8 Cholesterol (mg): 51.8 Sodium (mg): 280

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Fruit: 0.0Bread: 1.5 Meat: 4.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Discard bay leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper.