GREEK LENTIL SOUP

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Make and share this Greek Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Spinach

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
8 cups water
24 ounces beef stock or 24 ounces broth
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped mint (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Steps:

In a large stock pot, heat the oil and saute garlic, celery, onions, and carrot until veggies are tender.
Add the water, stock, and the rinsed lentils.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomatoes, along with the juice in the can, as well as the chopped herbs, and salt and pepper.
Stir in the spinach and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes more.
Re-check seasoning before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 518.4, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 15.8

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