Name: Layla's Gyros Lentil Soup Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup Lentils; 1 medium White onion; 1 medium Carrot; 2 stalks Celery stalk; 2 cloves Garlic cloves; 4 cups Vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 1 teaspoon Dried thyme; 1 teaspoon Dried oregano; 1 leaf Bay leaf; 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

TOM CAT

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Olives

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Guacamole

A savory broth with lentils, white onion and Mediterranean herbs.

Dice the white onion, carrot, and celery stalks into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Prepare Vegetables

Rinse the lentils under cold water in a fine mesh strainer and set aside.

Rinse Lentils

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Sauté Vegetables

Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add Garlic and Spices

Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Combine Lentils and Broth

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

Simmer the Soup

Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Finish the Soup

Lentils

White onion

Carrot

Celery stalk

Garlic cloves

Vegetable broth

Olive oil

Salt

Black pepper

Dried thyme

Dried oregano

Bay leaf

Fresh parsley

Lemon juice

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Make Lentil Soup Recipe in just 50m. A savory broth with lentils, white onion and Mediterranean herbs.

Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

Liquids and Seasoning

Garnishing

Method

Preparation