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Greek Tarhana Soup with Lentils & Herbs
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...
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
441 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 celery chopped, stalks
- 2 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 cup green lentils (rinsed)
- 1 cup Puy lentils (rinsed)
- 2½ litres stock (2.6 quarts) (chicken or vegetable)
- 1½ cups tarhana
- salt
- black pepper
- ½ cup dill (chopped)
- ½ cup parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup feta cheese (optional)
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.