Greek Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Greek Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 cup finely chopped carrot; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 8 cups water; 24 ounces beef stock or 24 ounces broth; 2 cups dry lentils, rinsed; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried); 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped mint (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
8 cups water
24 ounces beef stock or 24 ounces broth
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped mint (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

1
In a large stock pot, heat the oil and saute garlic, celery, onions, and carrot until veggies are tender.
2
Add the water, stock, and the rinsed lentils.
3
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
4
Add the tomatoes, along with the juice in the can, as well as the chopped herbs, and salt and pepper.
5
Stir in the spinach and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes more.
6
Re-check seasoning before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1 cup finely chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Greek Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Lentil Soup

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