Beefy Lentil Vegetable Soup

Beefy Lentil Vegetable Soup
From Lose to Win Group

1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
1 chopped onion
3 or more minced garlic cloves
2-3 cups cooked brown lentils
4-5 chopped carrots
3 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable broth seasoning powder or 2 beef bouillion cubes
1 6oz can tomato paste
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Several dashes of Tabasco
Ground black pepper

Brown ground beef and then add remaining ingredients and more water if needed.  Bring to a slow boil and simmer until carrots are softened.