Turn chilly March days into a cozy culinary adventure with this hearty Greek lentil soup, brimming with protein-packed red lentils, veggies, and a symphony of Mediterranean flavors.
Za’atar Lentil Soup
3 tablespoons (40 g) extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 large carrots, chopped
3 teaspoons (4 g) ground oregano
1 ½ teaspoons (3 g) cumin
1 teaspoon (1.3 g) ground rosemary
½ teaspoon (1.3 g) red pepper flakes
2 dry bay leaves
1 can (425 g) crushed tomatoes
7 cups (1.7 L) of vegetable broth
2 cups (380 g) of dried red lentils
Kosher salt
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 2 lemons
Crumbled feta cheese to serve
Za’atar spice mix to serve (recipe below)
Za’atar Spice Blend
2 tablespoons (8 g) ground oregano
2 tablespoons (16 g) ground sumac
2 tablespoons (18 g) sesame seeds
1 tablespoon (1.7 g) ground majoram
1 tablespoon (4 g) ground thyme
1 teaspoon (7 g) sea salt
Instructions
Cover red lentils with water and soak at least 4...
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