Mediterranean Lentil Soup1h$12.09

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

Hearty brown lentil soup with onion, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Cumin, oregano, olive oil, and lemon give it a bright Mediterranean flavor.

15 min prep45 min cook6 servingsmedium
Energy
252 calories per serving
Protein
14.4 g per serving
Carbs
43.2 g per serving
Fat
4.9 g per serving
Sodium
640 mg per serving

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extra-virgin olive oil

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ground cumin

2 Gram

Kroger® Ground Cumin Shaker

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celery stalks

100 Gram

Fresh Cut Celery Diced

10 oz
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Ingredient Cost$1.41

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fine sea salt

6 Gram

Morton is All-Natural Fine Sea Salt, Non Iodized Seasoning Salt 17.6 Oz

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garlic cloves

12 Gram

Simple Truth Organic™ Minced Garlic

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yellow onion

225 Gram

Diced Yellow Onions Fresh Cut In Store Daily

8 oz
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carrots

150 Gram

Kroger® Shredded Carrots

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dried oregano

1 Gram

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dried brown lentils

300 Gram

Kroger® Lentil Beans

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low-sodium gluten-free vegetable broth

1.4 Liter

Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Vegetable Broth

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lemon juice

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canned diced tomatoes

411 Gram

Kroger Diced Tomatoes

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Cost Summary

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$12.09

· only what you use

$2.02

per serving · 6 servings

You pay at checkout$38.48
31% used in this recipe$26.39 left over for future meals

Cook this recipe

  • canned diced tomatoes-411 g
  • low-sodium gluten-free vegetable broth-1.4 L
  • dried brown lentils-300 g
  • yellow onion-225 g
  • carrots-150 g
  • celery stalks-100 g
  • garlic cloves-12 g
  • fine sea salt-6 g
  • ground cumin-2 g
  • extra-virgin olive oil-30 ml
  • dried oregano-1 g
  • lemon juice-30 ml
1
Rinse lentils
Colander

Rinse the lentils in a colander and pick out any small stones.

300 Gram brown lentils
2
Prepare vegetables
Cutting Board
Chef’s knife

Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic.

Keep fingers tucked and the knife blade angled away while chopping and mincing.

225 Gram yellow onion
150 Gram carrots
100 Gram celery
12 Gram garlic
3
Heat oil
Large pot with lid

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

30 Milliliter olive oil
4
Soften vegetables
Wooden spoon
Large pot with lid

Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

225 Gram yellow onion
150 Gram carrots
100 Gram celery
5
Bloom aromatics and spices
Wooden spoon
Large pot with lid

Add the garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

12 Gram garlic
2 Gram ground cumin
1 Gram dried oregano
6
Add liquids and lentils
Wooden spoon
Large pot with lid

Stir in the lentils, diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, and salt.

300 Gram brown lentils
411 Gram tomatoes
1.40 Liter vegetable broth
6 Gram salt
7
Simmer soup
Large pot with lid

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Partly cover and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, until the lentils are tender.

Keep the pot partly covered to reduce splattering and help prevent boilovers.

Use care when lifting the hot lid, as steam can burn.

300 Gram brown lentils
411 Gram tomatoes
1.40 Liter vegetable broth
6 Gram salt
8
Thicken soup
Wooden spoon
Large pot with lid

Mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon to thicken the soup slightly.

300 Gram brown lentils
9
Finish and serve
Wooden spoon

Stir in the lemon juice and serve hot.

30 Milliliter lemon juice
10

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