Greek Lentil Soup

Name: Greek Lentil Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 Tbsp minced garlic; 8 cups water; 3-1/2 cups beef broth; 2-1/2 cups lentils (rinsed); 1/2 cup barley; 1-1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 can (16 oz.) chopped tomatoes; 1 pkg (10 oz.) chopped frozen spinach

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 75

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil2 cups chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery2 Tbsp minced garlic8 cups water3-1/2 cups beef broth2-1/2 cups lentils (rinsed)1/2 cup barley1-1/2 tsp salt1 tsp pepper1 tsp dried oregano1 can (16 oz.) chopped tomatoes1 pkg (10 oz.) chopped frozen spinach

Directions

Heat oil in soup kettle and add onions, celery and garlic and cook until tender (about 8 minutes). Add water, broth, lentils and barley. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer 1 hour until lentils are tender. Add salt, pepper, oregano, tomatoes, and spinach. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through. Serve. Makes eight 2 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WICKEDPICKLE1.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 182.5
Total Fat: 4.2 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 918.6 mg
Total Carbs: 28.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 8.7 g
Protein: 9.7 g

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Member Reviews

JOLLIEBELL
Yummy, easy dinner. I used vegetable broth instead of the beef broth and rice rather than barley, to accomodate all family members' tastes. I wouldn't have minded it a little spicier, but overall the recipe is a winner! - 6/18/07