Beef Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef stew cubes
freshly ground pepper
4 Tbsp. light olive oil
3 Tbsp. flour
5 c. water
2 large celery ribs, sliced
5 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 c. brown lentils
1 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Cut the beef across the grain into 1/2-inch slices.
Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add beef and saute until lightly browned all over. Sprinkle with flour; stir well.
Saute 4 to 5 minutes to cook flour.
Add water and stir well.
Cover and simmer about 45 minutes.
Add celery, carrots, onions, lentils and thyme.
Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add lemon juice and correct pepper, if needed.