Greek Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
8 cups water
24 oz beef stock or 24 oz broth
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried )
1 1/2 tsp chopped mint (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Directions:

In a large stock pot, heat the oil and saute garlic, celery, onions, and carrot until veggies are tender.
Add the water, stock, and the rinsed lentils.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomatoes, along with the juice in the can, as well as the chopped herbs, and salt and pepper.
Stir in the spinach and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes more.
Re-check seasoning before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	222.06 Kcal (930 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.3g	4%
Sodium	342.19mg	14%
Potassium	766.41mg	16%
Total Carbs	35.48g	12%
Sugars	4.11g	16%
Dietary Fiber	16.48g	66%
Protein	15.05g	30%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	9.6mg	53%
Calcium	86.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	51.04 Kcal (214 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.53g	4%
Sodium	78.65mg	14%
Potassium	176.15mg	16%
Total Carbs	8.15g	12%
Sugars	0.94g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.79g	66%
Protein	3.46g	30%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	2.2mg	53%
Calcium	19.9mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.8

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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