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Fakes (Greek Lentil Soup)

Fakes: a thick Greek lentil soup with tomato, bay and garlic, finished with olive oil and a splash of vinegar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g brown lentils
  • 100 ml olive oil divided
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1.2 l water
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Red wine vinegar to serve

Method
 

  1. Rinse the lentils, cover with water, boil for 5 minutes and drain.
  2. Heat half the oil and cook the onion, garlic and carrot for 6 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
  4. Add the lentils, bay leaves and water. Simmer for 35 minutes until thick and tender.
  5. Stir in the oregano and remaining oil. Season.
  6. Serve with a splash of red wine vinegar, olives and bread.

Notes

Add the vinegar at the table. It brightens the earthy lentils.