Hamburger/lamb Patties With Lentil Soup

[ArtGirl]

I had a can of Amy's lentil-vegetable soup (gluten-free) and though it'd go good with the lamb. Even if you think you don't like lamb, mixing it with the hamburger makes it much more of a mild flavor. And the soup is really tasty.

one can of Amy's lentil-vegetable soup

one pound (or more) ground meat - half hamburger, half lamb

salt

dried basil

one cup chopped carrots (about 3-4 carrots)

one cup of potatoes, peeled and cut in small pieces (about 2 med-sized potatoes)

Patties:

--mix together ground lamb and ground beef (50/50)

--into this mixture add some salt and dried basil (approx 1/8 tsp or to taste)

--Shape into small patties (I like to make my flat ovals, about 2" long)

--Fry patties until done. Drain on papertowels.

Vegetables:

--Cook the carrots a saucepan with water. Drain.

--Cook the potatoes in another saucepan with water. Drain

After the meat and vegetables are cooked:

--Pour the Amy's lentil vegetable soup in a 10-12" frying pan.

--Stir in the carrots.

--Place the cooked meat patties in a ring around the outer edge of the pan, settling them into the soup.

--Make a well in the center of the mixture and place the cooked potatoes together in the center, stir slightly to coat the potatoes with the broth.

--Heat covered on low until all is hot.

Serve in the pan.

Serves 3-4. Increase meat and potatoes if you need more servings.