Greek Lentil Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 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
Description
This soup begins by soaking lentils for several hours to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility. Aromatic vegetables—carrots, celery, onion, and garlic—are sautéed in olive oil until soft. Tomato paste is added to deepen the base flavor along with oregano, salt, cumin, and a bay leaf, which brings gentle herbal, slightly spicy notes and complexity.
Vegetable broth and the drained lentils join the pot, and the soup is brought to a boil then simmered for 30 minutes until all ingredients are tender and flavors meld. The result is a thick, stew-like consistency as the lentils absorb much of the liquid, creating a filling and textured soup.
This dish pairs well with robust bread for dipping and reheats well, freezing successfully for later meals. Adjust broth amount for thinner soup if preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils soaked 2 hours or overnight
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrot peeled and diced, large
- 2 talks celery diced
- 1 onion diced, large
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups vegetable broth
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
- Soaking lentils helps reduce cooking time and makes the soup easier to digest.
- Adding extra broth can adjust the soup’s thickness to your liking.
- Serve with crusty bread to complement the soup’s hearty texture.
- Leftovers reheat well and the soup freezes successfully for convenient future meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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