Healthy Greek Lentil Soup

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 1 h 5 min 10
Healthy Greek Lentil Soup
Health Highlights

Ingredients


2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 medium stalk(s) Celery (diced)
4 large Carrots (sliced)
1 large Yellow onion (chopped)
4 clove(s) Garlic
1 tbsp Oregano, dried
2 tsp, ground Basil, dried (or Italian seasoning)
2 cup Lentils, raw (rinsed and drained)
1 can(24oz) Crushed tomatoes canned
1 can(s) (13oz) Diced tomatoes, canned (undrained)
908 gm Vegetable stock/broth, low sodium (or chicken broth)
4 cup Water
2 cup Spinach (to taste)
1 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 pinch Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions


  1. Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat. Add celery, carrots and onions and cook until onions are tender.
  2. Stir in garlic, oregano, and basil and cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. Pour in lentils, crushed and diced tomatoes, broth and water. Stir and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour.
  5. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Stir in spinach and lemon juice and let spinach leaves wilt before serving.

Notes:

Nutritional Highlights:

  • Lentils are an important source of plant-based protein and are high in fiber, which promotes healthy bowel regularity. 

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 211
Calories from fat 34
Calories from saturated fat 4.6
Total Fat 3.7 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.2 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 245 mg
Potassium 718 mg
Total Carbohydrate 37 g
Dietary Fiber 7.8 g
Sugars 6.4 g
Protein 11.7 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 0.7
Vegetables 2.9

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Side
Soup




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