GREEK-STYLE LENTIL SOUP

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This healthy, warming soup is a satisfying vegetarian recipe, but you can use chicken broth or add cooked meat if you like. -Mary E. Smith, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Chopped red onion, chopped parsley and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place the water, broth, lentils, carrots, onion, celery and 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until lentils are tender., Stir in the spinach, tomato sauce, olives, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Cook, covered, on low about 1 hour longer, until spinach is wilted. If desired, serve with red onion, parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

luis lopez
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber. I like to make a big batch of this soup on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week for lunch or dinner.


Nadeem Aslam Official
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes. This one caught my eye because it's made with lentils. I'm a big fan of lentils and I love the way they add a hearty and flavorful texture to soups. This soup did not disappoint! It was delicio


XxkittygachaxX
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love to make it on a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Alejandro Chavez
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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 to serve it with a side of crusty bread and a dollop of sour cream.


Mumi Rahman
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This soup is a must-try for any lentil lover. It's hearty, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I especially love the addition of the lemon and dill. They really brighten up the soup.


Joe Splunge
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Dahir Adam
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious soup.


Terran Jackson
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so flavorful. I also appreciate that it's a healthy and nutritious meal.


Iyasu Gemeda Mosisa
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from a previous meal and I decided to try this recipe. The soup was delicious and I'm so glad I made it.


Azeer Vp
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The soup was easy to make and didn't take too long. I will definitely be making this again.


Micheal Walugega
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winte