Greek Lentil and White Bean Soup With Olive and Tomato Gremolata

Ingredients

• 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon zest
• 2-3 tbsp (30-45 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped kalamata or dry cured olives
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 c (240 g) chopped onion
• 1/2 c (51 g) diced celery
• 4 tsp (20 mL) dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) allspice
• 1/8 tsp (0.6 mL) ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 tsp (6.2 mL) iodized salt
• to taste freshly ground black pepper
• 4 1/4 c (1, L) water
• 1 c (192 g) dried red lentils
• 3 c (555 g) cooked white beans
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 c (60 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice