Hamburger Lentil Soup - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 mL) dry red lentils, rinsed & drained
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) pot barley
• 10 cups (2.5 L) low-sodium beef broth
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb (454 g) extra lean ground beef
• 1 can (28 fl oz/796 mL) no-salt-added tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, optional
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• Dash cayenne pepper