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Incredible Greek Lentil Soup with Feta Cheese
This one-pot lentil soup combines tomatoes, Mediterranean herbs, lime and warming spices, with crumbled feta added when serving.
From YouTube · May 12, 2026
This one-pot lentil soup combines tomatoes, Mediterranean herbs, lime and warming spices, with crumbled feta added when serving.
4 bowls
Yield
Ingredients
14 ingredients- 250 g lentils
- 1200 g (1.2 L) broth
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 150 g onion
- 120 g carrot
- 45 g (3 tbsp) olive oil
- 150 g feta cheese
- 30 g tomato paste
- 15 g (3 cloves) garlic
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 30 g fresh herbs (dill, parsley)
- 5 g spices (oregano, cumin, rosemary)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
8 steps- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrot, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add tomato paste and spices; cook for a minute to release flavors.
- Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, broth, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in fresh herbs and lime juice and zest.
- Serve hot topped with crumbled feta cheese.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Simmer the lentils until tender, adding a little more broth if the soup becomes too thick.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Add the fresh herbs, lime and feta near the end to preserve their flavour.
Equipment
- Large saucepan or soup pot
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Ladle
Storage
Cool and refrigerate the soup in an airtight container. Store the feta separately and add it after reheating.
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