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A large white bowl filled with steaming Mediterranean Lentil Soup. The bowl is garnished with fresh parsley, wedges of lemon and a sprinkling of chili flakes.

Homemade Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Tasty and easy to make Mediterranean Lentil Soup! Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend family dinners. #Mediterranean #LentilSoup #EasyRecipe #FamilyDinner
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Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large pot, cutting board, knife, measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • null Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the oregano, thyme and chili flakes and stir to combine. Add the lentils and stir to combine. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the soup with wedges of lemon and a sprinkling of fresh parsley.