3 spiced lentil soup with beef Recipes

water, dried brown lentils, chopped onions, instant beef bouillon, cumin, sugar, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ground red pepper (optional)

extra-virgin olive oil, onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups), lean stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks, carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 1 cup), celery ribs, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups), italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped , with juices, water, lentils, garlic, finely chopped, bay leaves, chopped parsley, leaves, ground cumin, ground coriander seed, ground cinnamon, saffron , pistils, coarse sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon slice, for garnish