If you’re craving a cozy, homey bowl of deliciousness, then this Greek Lentil Soup is for you. Our soup combines healthy, nutrient-packed ingredients like lentils, carrots, celery, and seasonings into a hearty and satisfying meal.
This Greek Lentil Soup recipe is…
- Packed with healthy and nutritious ingredients
- Hearty and delicious
- Easy to make
- Comfort and coziness in a bowl
How to Make Greek Lentil Soup
- Soak lentils overnight. Then rinse and drain.
- Heat oil in a large dutch oven or pot on medium heat.
- Add seasonings and stir to coat.
- Add vegetable broth, stir, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Tips & Tricks for Greek Lentil Soup
Alter Consistency
Our lentil soup is very filling and has a consistency similar to a stew. The lentils absorb some liquid, leaving you with a thicker soup. If you want your soup a bit thinner, simply add more broth.
Perfect Pair
Pair our soup with crusty bread for an ultra-satisfying meal. It also tastes great served alongside a salad. And if you make the soup a bit thinner, you can even serve it as a side to another main dish.
Reheats Well
Our Greek Lentil Soup reheats perfectly, whether frozen or refrigerated. This makes it a great recipe to add to your meal prep ideas!
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils soaked 2 hours or overnight
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
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Add dry lentils to a large bowl and cover completely with water. Allow them to soak at least two hours or overnight, then rinse and drain before using.
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In a large dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until veggies start to soften (about 8–10 minutes).
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Add the tomato paste, oregano, salt, cumin, and bay leaf, and stir to coat.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and stir.
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Add soaked lentils and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer 30 minutes or until lentils and veggies are tender.
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Serve warm with additional olive oil if desired.
