Greek Lentil Soup

If you’re craving a cozy, homey bowl of deliciousness, then this Greek Lentil Soup is for you. Our soup combines healthy, nutrient-packed ingredients like lentils, carrots, celery, and seasonings into a hearty and satisfying meal.

This Greek Lentil Soup recipe is…

• Packed with healthy and nutritious ingredients
• Hearty and delicious
• Easy to make
• Comfort and coziness in a bowl

How to Make Greek Lentil Soup

• Soak lentils overnight. Then rinse and drain.
• Heat oil in a large dutch oven or pot on medium heat.
• Add seasonings and stir to coat.
• Add vegetable broth, stir, and bring to a boil.
• Simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender.
• Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils soaked 2 hours or overnight
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large carrots peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 1 large onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

• Add dry lentils to a large bowl and cover completely with water. Allow them to soak at least two hours or overnight, then rinse and drain before using.
• In a large dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until veggies start to soften (about 8–10 minutes).
  
• Add the tomato paste, oregano, salt, cumin, and bay leaf, and stir to coat.
  
• Pour in the vegetable broth and stir.
  
• Add soaked lentils and bring to a boil.
  
• Reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer 30 minutes or until lentils and veggies are tender.
• Serve warm with additional olive oil if desired.
  

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