GREEK LENTIL SOUP
This is a simple soup, delicious and bursting with nutrition. It can be made a day or two in advance, leaving out the pasta and Swiss chard. Just before re-heating the soup, add them in, so they retain their bite and colour.
Provided by Jenny Sanders
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash and pick over the lentils, and put them in a large soup pot with the water and bay leaves. Bring them to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Prepare the onions, celery and carrots, and sauté them in the olive oil until soft and slightly browned in spots. Add them to the lentils when the lentils are getting tender; after about 30 minutes of cooking.
- Dissolve the tomato paste in some of the soup water, and mix it into the soup. Add the salt, pepper and oregano.
- Cook the pasta in plenty of salted, boiling water until almost tender. Drain and add to the soup.
- Wash the Swiss chard well, and shred it finely. Add it to the soup, and simmer until the pasta is tender and the chard is bright green.
- If soup appears to be too dry at this time, add more liquid. (This should be a thick, stew-like soup, but, if heat is too high, there may be too much evaporation).
- When the soup is fully cooked, stir in 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste.
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Humera Saeed
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Fathima
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the lemon and the fresh herbs. It really makes the soup pop.
syed zaib
[email protected]This soup is easy to make and very tasty. I added a bit of extra cumin and chili powder to give it a little more spice. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Kristin Smith
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Alasmine Akter
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Deswin Haynes
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of the lemon and the fresh herbs. It really brightens up the dish.
Patrick Downey
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a bit of extra garlic and chili flakes to give it a little more flavor.
Karl Pettit
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
my impetus
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the lemon and the fresh herbs. It really makes the soup pop.
Yousuf Zafar
[email protected]This soup is easy to make and very tasty. I added a bit of extra cumin and chili powder to give it a little more spice. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Giyu Giyu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Rebecca Druk
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.
MD Tomal
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Muhammad Mufassar
[email protected]This Greek lentil soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of the lemon and the fresh herbs. It really brightens up the dish.