Greek Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Greek Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups diced onions; ½ cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves; 8 cups water; 3 ½ cups beef broth; 1 lb dried lentils, sorted & rinsed; ½ cup pearl barley; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried mint, crumbled; ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach; 8 ounces Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced onions
½ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
8 cups water
3 ½ cups beef broth
1 lb dried lentils, sorted & rinsed
½ cup pearl barley
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried mint, crumbled
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
8 ounces Greek yogurt

1
In large stockpot, heat oil, and saute onions, garlic & celery till tender over medium heat.
2
Add the water, broth, lentils, and barley.
3
Bring to a boil over high heat.
4
Turn heat down to low.
5
Cover & simmer one hour, or till lentils & barley are tender.
6
Add the tomatoes and spices to the soup.
7
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
8
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
9
Add the spinach and break up the frozen chunk, simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, or till the spinach is heated through.
10
Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with a spoonful of yogurt.
11
Serve right away.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups diced onions, ½ cup chopped celery, 2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves, 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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