Beef and Lentil Soup

Ingredients (12)

• 11/4 cups dried lentils (brown or green)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound beef chuck (cut into cubes)
• 1/2-1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 cups vegetable or beef broth (homemade or store bought)
• 3/4 cup tomato puree (passata/conserva)
• 2 medium carrots (chopped)
• 1 medium celery stalk (chopped)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt*
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil