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Simple Greek Red Lentil Soup
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 233 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
Soup
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion ¼” diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots peeled and ¼” diced
- 1 sweet potato peeled and ¼” diced
- 1 cup red lentils split, picked through and rinsed
- 1 quart low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1-2 lemons
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro and/or parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- plain greek yogurt
- feta cheese
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Start by adding the extra virgin olive oil to a large pot on medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and sweet potato. Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and onions are translucent.
- Now, add the lentils, stock, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Allow the soup to come to a boil and then lower the heat so that it’s simmering.
- Slightly cover the pot and allow the soup to cook for about 30 minutes. The lentils should become soft.
- To make the soup smoother, turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup for 20-30 seconds. Alternatively, you can remove all or a portion of the soup and blend in a blender to puree. If you do not want a smooth soup, simply skip this step.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Add salt and pepper, if needed.
- The final step is to add the juice of the lemons and fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
670mg
(28%)
Potassium
548mg
(16%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
9145IU
(183%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 9145IU | 183% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.