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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.
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
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Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
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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.
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Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot, and sauté for another minute.
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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.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 920mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 33g
- Dietary Fiber : 12g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 11g
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