Greek Tarhana Soup with Lentils & Herbs

Name: Greek Tarhana Soup with Lentils & Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 bay leaf; 1 onion; 2 celery stalks; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup green lentils; 1 cup Puy lentils; 2½ litres stock; 1½ cups tarhana; salt & pepper; ½ cup Dill; ½ cup parsley; 1 cup feta cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
6
Calories
441 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek

Greek Tarhana Soup with Lentils & Herbs

Stella Pitts

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A complex marriage of flavour and texture - this amazing and healthy soup has all the flavours of the Greece in every spoonful. Learn how to make it here...

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Ingredients

Servings

3 tbsp olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 onion (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 cup green lentils (rinsed)
1 cup Puy lentils (rinsed)
2½ litres stock (2.6 quarts) (chicken or vegetable)
1½ cups tarhana
salt & pepper
½ cup Dill (chopped)
½ cup parsley (chopped)
1 cup feta cheese (optional)

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Instructions

In a food processor or pestle & mortar, grind the tarhana until a rough powder, like breadcrumbs. Set aside.
In a large pan, heat the oil over a moderate heat. When hot, add the bay leaf, onion, celery and garlic. Fry gently for 5 minutes until the onion and celery are soft.
Add the lentils and stir for 1 minute before pouring in the stock. Add the tarhana and season with pepper and about 1 tsp salt (you can adjust later). Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Turn down the heat to low and simmer the lentils gently for 30-35 minutes. Stir often as the tarnaha can sometimes stick to the bottom of the pan. If you soup looks too thick, add more stock or water to thin out.Once the lentils are tender, remove from the heat. Adjust the salt levels if you need then stir in ¾ of the herbs.
Ladle into serving bowls and scatter generously with more herbs. If using, scatter over some feta cheese and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 412mg (12%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 850IU (17%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 183mg (18%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	441kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	42g	14%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	22mg	7%
Sodium	292mg	12%
Potassium	412mg	9%
Fiber	20g	80%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	850IU	17%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	183mg	18%
Iron	6mg	33%