PRESSURE-COOKER GREEK-STYLE LENTIL SOUP

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This is a nice warming soup on a chilly day. Lentils are so good for you, too! -Mary Smith, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

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
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
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
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Chopped red onion, chopped parsley and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place water, broth, lentils, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and oregano in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , Stir in spinach, tomato sauce, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. If desired, serve with red onion, parsley and lemon wedges. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

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

Peter Sangotade
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This soup is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. The lentils and carrots are packed with nutrients, and the soup is also a good source of protein.


aysen Mohamed
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices give it a warm and comforting flavor.


Michael Marsh
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry, so I can make this soup anytime I need a quick and easy meal.


Don Osaps
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I'm always looking for healthy and easy recipes, and this soup fits the bill perfectly. It's made with simple ingredients and it's ready in under an hour.


Zai Zai
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my pressure cooker and have a delicious meal in no time.


Ubaid khan MMd
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This soup was a disappointment. The lentils were hard and the broth was watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jasmin Akther
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This soup was just okay. The lentils were a bit too mushy for my taste and the broth was a bit bland. I probably won't make this again.


Steph R
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was really good! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Saeed Ahmed
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This soup was a hit! I made it for a potluck and everyone raved about it. The lentils were tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zeeshan Zaffar
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Easy and delicious! I made this soup for dinner last night and my family loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


King Lula
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The lentils were perfectly cooked and the broth was flavorful and aromatic. I added a bit of extra lemon juice and some chopped fresh parsley, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!