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authentic greek lentil soup plated in a white round bowl and garnish with oregano.

Authentic Greek Lentil Soup (Instant Pot)

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This authentic Greek lentil soup, known as Fakes, is the ultimate comfort dish for cold days. Made with brown lentils, tomato, garlic, and good olive oil, it’s warm, nourishing, and full of the simple flavors
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry lentil
  • 2 carrots medium size, sliced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 garlic cloves whole
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Press the Sauté button on your Instant Pot, and add in a few tablespoons of olive oil. Toss in the 2 carrots, 1 onion, 2 celery stalksand sauté for a few minutes.
  • Add 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste, stir quickly, and then add the 2 cups dry lentil¾ cup tomato sauce. Gently stir
  • Pour in the 6 cups water, 1 cup vegetable stock, 3 bay leaves, ½ cup olive oil, and 2 garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Close the lid, and set the valve to the sealed position.
  • Cook on high for 28 minutes.
  • Once it's ready, allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • Serve hot with feta cheese and Greek olives and fresh bread.
Keyword Instant Pot, Legumes, lentils, Mediterraneancooking, Pressure Cooker, Quick recipe, soups