Lentil Soup With Vegetables (Lentille Bil Khodra) Recipe from Algeria

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb (454 g) beef, cubed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground caraway
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 2 large carrots, finely chopped
• 1 large potato, cubed
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 sprigs parsley, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1 lb (454 g) lentils
• 2 tbsp tomato paste