Place the lentils in a bowl with water to cover and let soak for a few hours.
Drain and place in a saucepan with the onions, carrots, celery, tomato puree, parsley, and enough water to cover by about 2 inches. This may be more or less than 4 cups. Use your best judgement.
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until the lentils are tender; about 15 or 20 minutes.
Meanwhile season the meat with salt and pepper and form into marble sized meatballs.
Melt the fat in a pan and brown the balls on all sides.
Add the meatballs and the fat from the pan to the soup and simmer until cooked through.
Season to taste and serve in heated bowls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	513.63 Kcal (2150 kJ)
Calories from fat	191.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.33g	33%
Cholesterol	55.2mg	18%
Sodium	103.85mg	4%
Potassium	1195.1mg	25%
Total Carbs	48.12g	16%
Sugars	6.19g	25%
Dietary Fiber	22.5g	90%
Protein	32.67g	65%
Vitamin C	15.7mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	96.8mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.36 Kcal (500 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.96g	33%
Cholesterol	12.83mg	18%
Sodium	24.13mg	4%
Potassium	277.72mg	25%
Total Carbs	11.18g	16%
Sugars	1.44g	25%
Dietary Fiber	5.23g	90%
Protein	7.59g	65%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	26%
Iron	1.6mg	38%
Calcium	22.5mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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