Incredible Greek Lentil Soup with Feta Cheese
Recipe summary
A healthy, inexpensive, and delicious Greek-inspired lentil soup topped with creamy feta cheese, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
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
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add chopped onion, carrot, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- 3
Add tomato paste and spices; cook for a minute to release flavors.
- 4
Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, broth, and bay leaves.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- 6
Remove bay leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Stir in fresh herbs and lime juice and zest.
- 8
Serve hot topped with crumbled feta cheese.
Source details
ChefScribe structured this recipe from the original YouTube source. The original recipe credit remains with the creator.
Original video
Source video from Lentil Life. The recipe card keeps the ingredients and steps handy while you cook.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXRe0WEze7g
