Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 16 oz Lentils
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 whole cloves Fresh Garlic
- 1/4 cup Chopped Celery including the leaves
- 5-6 halved Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 tbs. Oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a medium size pot, cover the lentils with water. The water should be raised over the beans about 2 inches.
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Add the olive oil, garlic, celery, cherry tomatoes, oregano, salt & pepper and bring to a boil.
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Simmer on low for 40 minutes OR until the lentils have fully absorbed the water.
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Garnish with fresh celery leaves & extra pepper if desired.