Greek Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and thyme and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
