Hearty Greek Lentil Soup

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Warm, hearty lentil soup, don't forget the bread to soak up the leftover sauce at the bottom of your bowl.

Submitted by Constantina
Published on June 8, 2018
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed and drained

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped, or to taste

  • 1 cup sliced celery

  • ½ cup sliced carrots

  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place lentils in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Drain, reserving water.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add celery and carrots; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add the partially cooked lentils, potatoes, tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; cover with water and bring soup to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat to low; partially cover and let simmer until liquid is almost gone, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165 Calories
4g Fat
31g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 871mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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