greek lentil soup

Name: Greek Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) brown lentils; 2-3 - young carrots, diced into rounds; 2 - very ripe tomatoes, cut in quarters; 1 - medium spanish onion, chopped; 8 cup(s) spring water; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; 4-5 sprig(s) sprigs wild garlic chives; 1/2 cup(s) celery, finely chopped; - red wine vinegar to taste; - greek sea salt to taste; - caraway or anise seed to sprinkle on top (optional)

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Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

This soup is typically found in the kitchens of Greece during the winter and spring seasons.

yield 4 serving(s)

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

Ingredients For greek lentil soup

1 lb

brown lentils
2-3

young carrots, diced into rounds
2

very ripe tomatoes, cut in quarters
1

medium spanish onion, chopped
8 c

spring water
1/2 c

olive oil
4-5 sprig

sprigs wild garlic chives
1/2 c

celery, finely chopped
red wine vinegar to taste
greek sea salt to taste
caraway or anise seed to sprinkle on top (optional)

How To Make greek lentil soup

1
Clean the lentils and remove any small stones that might be among them. Soak them in water for 10-15 minutes, then drain.

2
In a clay pot add the lentils, carrots, tomatoes, onions and water.
3
Gently simmer the soup for 1 to 1-1/2 hours over medium heat until the lentils are cooked through. Lentils shouldn't be eaten undercooked, but it's also important not to overcook them. They should be soft enough to give the soup a creamy texture.
4
Season the lentils after they're cooked or they will turn hard. After the soup has simmered for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, remove it from the heat and add the olive oil, wild garlic,celery, red wine vinegar, and season with Greek salt to taste. Serve hot.
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