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Greek lentil soup

35 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

A hearty first course. Greek lentil soup is very simple and quick to prepare. You can use any type of lentils, but keep in mind that yellow and red lentils cook faster than other varieties. Tomato juice can be substituted with chopped tomatoes or tomato paste. The soup turns out thick, filling, and delicious. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients for making the soup.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Peel and wash the onion and carrot. Finely chop and place in a frying pan with vegetable oil.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Fry the vegetables until the onion becomes translucent.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Pour the broth into a saucepan and add the onion and carrots. Cook for 5-6 minutes.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Then add the lentils, which need to be washed beforehand.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Season the soup with salt and pepper, add bay leaf and chopped garlic.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Place tomato kissel or crushed tomato. Tomato paste will also work.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Cook the soup until all ingredients are done. Add the chopped spinach at the end of cooking.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Greek lentil soup is ready. Serve for lunch.