{"id":1430,"date":"2021-11-02T19:06:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T19:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/?p=1430"},"modified":"2024-02-09T21:34:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T21:34:52","slug":"greek-lentil-soup-with-lemon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/greek-lentil-soup-with-lemon\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Lentil Soup with Lemon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/span>Greek Lentil Soup with Lemon<\/span><\/h2>\n
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This recipe is adapted from a soup recipe from the Washington Post. It originated with a nurse who has enjoyed this soup every day for lunch for 17 years. That sounds completely crazy, but the soup is truly very good!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Soup<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>Greek<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>2<\/span> quarts<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
Author: <\/span>From the Monadnock Table magazine, issue 61, September\/October 2021<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

<\/span>Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>
  • \u00bd<\/span> lb<\/span> lentils<\/span><\/li>
  • 6<\/span> cups<\/span> vegetable broth<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\u00bc<\/span> tsp<\/span> coriander seeds<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> cumin seeds<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> dried oregano<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> bay leaf<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> lb<\/span> red potatoes<\/span> cut into small cubes<\/span><\/li>
  • \u2153<\/span> lb<\/span> carrots<\/span> cut into small cubes<\/span><\/li>
  • 4<\/span> oz<\/span> spinach<\/span> or other greens (such as chard, kale, etc.)<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> olive oil<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> coarsely chopped onion<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> thinly sliced celery<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> minced garlic<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> kosher salt<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> tsp<\/span> ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> lemon juice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

    <\/span>Instructions<\/span><\/h3>
    • In a large pot, combine lentils, broth, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, oregano, and bay leaf.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Bring to a boil and then cook at a simmer until lentils are tender.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add potato and carrots, and cook for 10 minutes. Add spinach and cook a minute or so longer.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook onions and celery in oil until softened.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add garlic, and cook a minute longer. Add onion, celery, garlic mixture to soup, along with salt and pepper. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Cook for five minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add lemon juice, and remove bay leaf.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Add water as needed for desired consistency, and adjust seasoning.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
    • Serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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