Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Greek Lentil Soup Recipe.

Ingredients:

4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 TSP dried oregano, divided
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 TBSPs red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper
Optional: Chopped red onion, chopped parsley and lemon wedges

Recipe Instructions:

Place the water, broth, lentils, carrots, onion, celery and 1/2 TSP oregano in a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker.
Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until lentils are tender.

Stir in the spinach, tomato sauce, olives, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining 1/2 TSP oregano.
Cook, covered, on low about 1 hour longer, until spinach is wilted.
If desired, serve with red onion, parsley and lemon wedges.

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