Get the Recipe here: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/mediterranean-red-lentil-soup/Ingredients1/4 cup olive oil1 onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, grated2 carrots, peeled and diced14 oz (397g) red lentilssalt, to tastefreshly cracked black pepper to taste1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste7 cups vegetable or chicken broth1 cup crushed tomatoes1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried crushed oreganoFor Serving:lemon wedgesfetaolivesfresh parsleyolive oilInstructionsAdd the onion, carrots, and olive oil to a pot along with the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Cook until soft and golden. About 10 minutes.Add the garlic and warm through until fragrant.Rinse the lentils and soak in cool water while the onions are cooking. Drain and add to the pot along with the tomatoes, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and broth.Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft.Blend the soup to the desired consistency using either a regular blender or with an emersion blender.Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.Add the thyme and oregano and warm through.Serve topped with olive oil and crumbled feta. Olives and lemon wedgest pair well with this soup. Kali Orexi!Music Used:Greek Sun Time (With Intro)ITEM ID: 66582698By: tonyanthonyIts All GreekITEM ID: 84456733By: LowNotes
