Greek Lentil Soup
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
286 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Greek Lentil Soup
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Our Greek Lentil Soup combines healthy, nutrient-packed ingredients into a hearty, cozy, and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils soaked 2 hours or overnight
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups vegetable broth
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Instructions
- Add dry lentils to a large bowl and cover completely with water. Allow them to soak at least two hours or overnight, then rinse and drain before using.
- In a large dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until veggies start to soften (about 8–10 minutes).
- Add the tomato paste, oregano, salt, cumin, and bay leaf, and stir to coat.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir.
- Add soaked lentils and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer 30 minutes or until lentils and veggies are tender.
- Serve warm with additional olive oil if desired.
Notes
- This soup is very flavorful and very filling, almost like a stew because the lentils absorb lots of liquid.
- Add additional broth if you want it to be more soupy.
- This soup is great paired with crusty bread. It also reheats well from fridge or freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
1658mg
(69%)
Potassium
796mg
(23%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5910IU
(118%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1658mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 796mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5910IU | 118% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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