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Greek Lentil Soup

Greek Lentil Soup is a soups recipe made with Onions, Olive Oil, Garlic, Turmeric, and Ground Coriander. Serves 8. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 2
• 2 tbsp
• 3 clove
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 4 cup
• 2 cup
• 8 cup
• 1/2 lb
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a large heavy pot, saute onions in oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in garlic, turmeric, and coriander, and cook for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, lentils, and stock, and bring to boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.

5. 5

   Add green beans and oregano, and continue cooking until beans are tender, about ten minutes.

6. 6

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   If the soup tastes salty and gritty, add a small amount of brown sugar.

8. 8

   Simmer until mellow.

9. 9

   NOTES: Recommend this soup!