Hearty Greek Lentil Soup

Hearty Greek Lentil Soup

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

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
4 cups
Servings:
4

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

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

Step 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.

Step 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 Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 3%
Sodium163mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars4g
Protein4g
Vitamin C46mg 231%
Calcium82mg 6%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium871mg 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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