Robust Greek-Style Lentil Soup
This hearty Greek-inspired lentil soup is a chunky, satisfying bowl filled with tender lentils, potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes. Garlic, parsley, cinnamon, and red wine vinegar give it a warm Mediterranean character with a bright finish, making it well suited to a comforting lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Robust Greek-Style Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 78
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Place lentils in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Drain, reserving the water.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add celery and carrots; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add the partially cooked lentils, potatoes, tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; cover with water and bring the soup to a boil.
- 3
Reduce heat to low; partially cover and let simmer until the liquid is almost gone, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Calories 240.13 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 7.75 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 41.26 g 15%
- Total Fat 7.26 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.7 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 210.43 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 9.97 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 6.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 100.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 954.5 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 75.99 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 33.21 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Robust Greek Style Lentil Soup is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 240.13 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Robust Greek-Style Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Crushed Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Robust Greek-Style Lentil Soup?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Robust Greek-Style Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Robust Greek-Style Lentil Soup healthy?
- Robust Greek-Style Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 240.13 calories and 7.75 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 210.43 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, 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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