Greek Lentil Soup

5 from 1 vote

Greek Lentil Soup

Greek Lentil Soup is a mix of lentils, carrots, onion, garlic simmered with flavorful tomato sauce This vegan Lentil Soup is one of the easiest and quickest soups to make! In Greece is a Vegan Traditional Dish called Fakes

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek

Keyword Greek Lentil Soup, Lentil Soup, Vegan Lentil soup, Vegan soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings portions

Calories 294kcal

Author Pinelopi Kyriazi

Ingredients

1 cup lentils brown
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion medium
3 carrots chopped in cubes
2 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1 vegetable cube
½ tablespoon cumin

Instructions

Gather all the Ingredients
Place a large pot overheat with lots of water. Add the lentils and let them boil for 2 minutes.
Strain and clean thoroughly.
Place a large pot with olive oil in low heat. Chop the onion and the garlic and add them to the pot.
Let them simmer until golden.
Chop the carrots into small slices. Add them to the pot and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until they soften.
Add the bay leaves and cumin.
Stir and add the lentils, chopped tomatoes, and vegetable stock.
Cover the pot and simmer for 45 minutes over medium to low heat.
When ready, add the salt.

Notes

Use 1-2 cups of water, depending on how thick you like your Vegan Greek Lentil soup,
Make sure to cook the veggies first, as they will cook slower than the lentils,
Make sure to add the salt at the end.

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