Classic Greek Fakes Lentil Soup
Classic Greek Fakes Lentil Soup is earthy and comforting, with tender brown lentils simmered alongside onion, carrot, and herbs for a deep, homey flavor. Tomato paste adds gentle richness while a final drizzle of olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar brighten each bowl. Serve it as a cozy weeknight Dinner or a hearty Lunch, especially on cool days.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Greek Fakes Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the lentils in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the lentils, then pour in 1 quart water, bay leaves, oregano, and rosemary. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the tomato paste and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils have softened, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 6
Add more water if the soup becomes too thick.
- 7
Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar to serve.
- Calories 234.14 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.77 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 28.76 g 10%
- Total Fat 13.13 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.85 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 40.01 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 12.44 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 11.46 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 34.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 321.01 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 4.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.23 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Classic Greek Fakes Lentil Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 234.14 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Greek Fakes Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary, Lentils. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Greek Fakes Lentil Soup?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Greek Fakes Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Classic Greek Fakes Lentil Soup healthy?
- Classic Greek Fakes Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 234.14 calories and 5.77 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.85 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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