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Fakes Greek Lentil Soup

Name: Fakes Greek Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Brown lentils, dry, 1 1/4 cups; Onion, 1 medium; Carrots, 1 large; Celery, 2 stalks; Garlic, 3 cloves; Ripe tomatoes, grated or chopped, 2 medium; Extra virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp; Red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp; Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup; Water, 8 cups; Bay leaf, 1; Salt and pepper, to taste

A thick, tomatoey brown lentil soup with a good pour of olive oil and a splash of vinegar.

65 min4 servings

36117g51g11g

The traditional finish is a spoonful of red wine vinegar in each bowl. It lifts the whole pot.

Ingredients

Brown lentils, dry1 1/4 cups
Onion1 medium
Carrots1 large
Celery2 stalks
Garlic3 cloves
Ripe tomatoes, grated or chopped2 medium
Extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
Red wine vinegar1 tbsp
Fresh parsley1/4 cup
Water8 cups
Bay leaf1
Salt and pepperto taste

Steps

Rinse the lentils, cover with water, bring to a boil for 2 minutes and drain.
Return the lentils to the pot with the water, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes and bay leaf.
Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, then add half the olive oil, salt and pepper.
Cook another 25 to 30 minutes until the soup is thick.
Stir in the remaining oil, vinegar and parsley before serving.

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Adapted from The Greek Foodie