One-Pot-Meal Spicy Lentil and Beef Soup

Ingredients

• • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 /4 lb (350 g) white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 8 cups (2 litres) beef broth
  • 1 cup (250 ml) green lentils
  • 1 star anise 

  • 2 cups (500 ml) cooked roast beef, cubed or diced
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced 

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper