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Greek Lentil Soup

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

 2 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 Medium Onion, Chopped
 2 Carrots, Chopped
 2 Celery Sticks, Chopped
 2 Garlic Cloves, Thinly Sliced
 2 Bay Leaves
 ¼ tsp Red Chilli Flakes
 1 tsp Cumin Powder
 1 cup Green Lentils, Washed and Soaked for 2 hours
 500 ml Vegetable Stock
 400 g Canned Tomatoes
 500 ml Water
 Salt, To Taste
 ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder
1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Saute the onion, carrot, and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened.

3

Add the garlic cloves, bay leaves, red chili flakes, and cumin powder. Mix everything together.

4

Add the green lentils, vegetable stock, canned tomatoes, and water. Mix everything together.

5

Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.

6

After 45 minutes, check if the lentils are cooked and give everything a final mix.

7

Season the Greek lentil soup with salt and black pepper. Mix everything together and serve.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g11%

Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 74mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 39g15%

Dietary Fiber 17.3g62%
Total Sugars 6.3g
Protein 14g
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 25mg139%
Potassium 850mg19%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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