This soup is beautiful and delicious. For guests, serve garnished with parsley and grated parmesan. Have a salad and bread on the side. Or just ladle into a bowl to feed your family in a hurry.

Prep time : 5 min.

Cook time : 45-50 min.

Tomato-Lentil Soup:

2 - 3 lbs. ground beef (85/15 fat ratio)

1 large can crushed tomatoes

1 can Progresso Lentil soup

4 C. water

2 tsp. dried basil

1 - 2 Tbs. garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

1 C. uncooked white rice

Brown ground beef in soup pot. Add tomatoes, lentil soup, and water. Add seasonings and allow to simmer for about 10 min. Add rice and simmer 20-25 min.