Greek Lentil Soup

This Greek-style lentil soup is quick and easy to prepare and uses simple ingredients that are popular during fasting times.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 carrots, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 5 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cups water, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon olive oil, or to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
• 1 teaspoon vinegar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in a stockpot; add enough water to cover vegetables. Bring mixture to a boil; add oil, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer vegetables until slightly tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Stir lentils into soup; simmer until lentils are tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Cool soup slightly before serving.