Name: Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup dried green lentils; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups vegetable broth; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, for garnish

Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes) Recipe

Lavena Frierson Modified: January 30, 2024

How To Make Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

There are a lot more lentil recipes than soups, salads, and dips. Besides the traditional vegetable dishes, this protein-packed legume is also an excellent alternative to meat in burger patties, and more! Loaded with healthy dietary fiber and a bunch of nutrients like iron and folate, lentil is a superfood that is definitely worth a try. Discover all the dishes you can make with it below.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup dried green lentils
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
4 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot, and sauté for another minute.
Add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy!