Fakes (Greek Lentil Soup)

Greek lentil soup also known as “fakes” in Greek, is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This traditional recipe is made with lentils, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of spices. Greek lentil soup is a healthy and satisfying meal that is easy to make and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. In this recipe, we will show you how to make a delicious Greek lentil soup that is perfect for any occasion.

Fakes (Greek Lentil Soup)

Chef Sammy

Greek lentil soup is a versatile and delicious dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It's also a great option for vegetarians or vegans as it's already a plant based meal. It can also be frozen for later use, so you can always have a comforting and hearty meal ready to go.

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Course Side Dish

Ingredients

  

• 8 ounces Brown Lentils
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Garlic minced
• 1 Onions minced
• 1 large Carrot chopped
• 1 quart Water
• 1 pinch Oregano dried
• 1 pinch Dried Rosemary crushed
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil or to taste
• 1 tbsp Cider Vinegar or to taste

Instructions

 

• Place lentils in a large saucepan; cover with 1 inch of water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes, then drain lentils into a strainer. Dry saucepan, pour in 1/4 cup olive oil, and place over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and carrot; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in lentils, 1 quart water, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  Stir in tomato paste and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until the lentils have softened, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional water if the soup becomes too thick. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and vinegar to taste.

Keyword Quick & Easy

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