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Greek Lentil Soup with lemon and feta.
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Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

Learn how to make Greek lentil soup (fakes) bursting with savory, herbal flavors. Equal parts healthy and tasty, this delicious soup will warm you up this winter.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time48 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: fakes, green lentil soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 434kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups green lentils dry
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 onion medium-sized
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 Carrots chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oregano

Instructions

  • Rinse lentils in cold water in a colander or strainer and drain.
  • In a soup pot, sauté vegetables and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
  • Add lentils, water, tomato paste, parsley, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  • During the last 15 minutes, add a big pinch of salt. Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle with oregano just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 839mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2045IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 6mg