Greek Lentil Soup-Fakes
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, Vegan
Greek Lentil Soup-Fakes
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A delicious yet simple lentil dish is a Greek classic all year round. Tender lentils cooked with onion and served with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dry lentils
- 2 onions chopped
- 1½ tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2-3 garlic cloves cut in big chunks
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt/Pepper
- Red wine vinegar for adding during serving
Instructions
- Sauté onion in 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil until soft.
- Place lentils in a pot adding just enough water to cover them well. Bring to a boil and then dump the water.
- Place lentils in the pot with about 4 cups fresh water, the onion, garlic, bay leaf and pepper. Add the tomato paste and mix until well blended.
- Simmer for about 40 minutes covered (it maybe more) until soft and thick.
- Serve with a spoonful of olive oil and a drizzle of red wine vinegar, add salt as needed. You may accompany with feta cheese or cured fish or olives.
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