Greek Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups diced onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tbsp minced garlic cloves
8 cups water
3 1/2 cups beef broth
1 lb dried lentils , sorted & rinsed
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried mint, crumbled
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach
8 oz greek yogurt

Directions:

In large stockpot, heat oil, and saute onions, garlic & celery till tender over medium heat.
Add the water, broth, lentils, and barley. Bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat down to low. Cover & simmer one hour, or till lentils & barley are tender.
Add the tomatoes and spices to the soup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Add the spinach and break up the frozen chunk, simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, or till the spinach is heated through.
Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with a spoonful of yogurt. Serve right away.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	258.95 Kcal (1084 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.49g	5%
Cholesterol	1.13mg	0%
Sodium	595.24mg	25%
Potassium	647.39mg	14%
Total Carbs	39.62g	13%
Sugars	3.19g	13%
Dietary Fiber	16.59g	66%
Protein	17.48g	35%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	9%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	94.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.79 Kcal (271 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.87g	5%
Cholesterol	0.28mg	0%
Sodium	148.93mg	25%
Potassium	161.97mg	14%
Total Carbs	9.91g	13%
Sugars	0.8g	13%
Dietary Fiber	4.15g	66%
Protein	4.37g	35%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	9%
Iron	1.4mg	31%
Calcium	23.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.7

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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