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Creamy Mediterranean Lentil Soup
A hearty and comforting soup that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with the nutrition of lentils.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup, rinsed and drained Lentils, brown
- ●4 cups Vegetable broth, low-sodium
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oiloptional
- ●1 medium Onion, diced
- ●2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ●1 can, 14 oz Canned diced tomatoesoptional
- ●1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbledoptional
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsley, choppedoptional
- ●1/2 cup Cream, heavy or half-and-halfoptional
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the lentils, broth, diced tomatoes (if using), and salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- 6
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.
- 7
Stir in the feta cheese (if using) and cream (if using).
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley (if using).
- 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.