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.

Lentil Soup - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 first-course servings
2 quarts water
1 large smoked pork hock
1 pound dried brown lentils
1 cup finely chopped onion
1⁄2 cup each: finely chopped celery and carrot
2 teaspoons each: sugar, beef bouillon crystals
1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 89 % calories from fat: 12 Protein (g): 6.7 Carbohydrate (g): 16.5 Fat (g): 1.4 Saturated fat (g): 0.3 Cholesterol (mg): 6.5 Sodium (mg): 277

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 1.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.5

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