Fakes Soupa – Greek Lentil Soup
Some recipes for Fakes Soupa are finished with red wine vinegar but personally I think there is enough acidity from the tomatoes and like to finish with some really good peppery olive oil. Other options include fresh lemon juice or a sprinkling of dried red chilli flakes.
Ingredients
- 100 gr Olive Green Lentils rinsed well
- 1 medium Onion peeled and finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic peeled and very finely chopped
- 2 Carrots peeled, halved and sliced
- 2 large stalks Celery washed and sliced
- 400 gr tin Chopped Tomatoes
- 150 ml quality Olive Oil
- 1 Vegetable Stock Cube
- 1 large Bay Leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried Oregano
- Sea Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
To Garnish
- 1 tlbsp quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Pour the lentils into a large, heavy-bottomed pan and cover with boiling water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for twenty minutes.
- In a frying pan gently heat the oil and sauté the carrots, onions, and celery until soft and golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the vegetables and garlic to the lentils and then the rest of the ingredients. Stir, then cover and simmer for approximately forty minutes until the lentils are soft and cooked. Sitr occasionally to stop the soup from sticking and burning. You may need to add a little more water if the soup becomes too thick.
- Season generously with plenty of salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
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