Hearty Greek Lentil Soup
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Description
Warm, hearty lentil soup, don't forget the bread to soak up the leftover sauce at the bottom of your bowl.
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
serving: 4 cups
calories: 165 kcal
carbohydrates: 30.5 g
protein: 4.3 g
saturated fat: 0.6 g
sodium: 162.5 mg
fiber: 5.6 g
sugar: 3.8 g