Greek Lentil Soup

This hearty soup is full of healthy vegetables and will keep you warm and satisfied for hours.

Ingredients

• • 1 cup green lentils, soaked overnight and drained

• • 750ml of vegetable stock

• • 500ml water

• • 1/2 onion, diced

• • 1/2 cup celery (with leaves), diced

• • 1/2 cup carrots, diced

• • 1/4 cup zucchini, diced

• • 1/4 red capsicum, diced

• • 1/2 can diced tomatoes

• • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped

• • 1 bay leaf

• • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

• • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• • sea salt

• • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

 

Method
Bring the stock and water to the boil, reduce the heat and add the lentils and vegetables. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, garlic, parsley, bay leaf and pepper. Simmer for one hour.

Stir in the olive oil and oregano and season to taste with the sea salt. Cook for a further five minutes then stir through the vinegar.

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