Traditional Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)
Traditional Greek Fakes are made with brown lentils, onion, and bay leaf, and this soup is considered one of Greece's most loved dishes. Traditionally, Served with olives, crusty bread, and feta cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown lentils
- 1 celery stalk finely diced.
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
- 1 carrot large - chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ liters vegetable broth or water
- 2 garlic cloves whole
- ½ cup olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes optional
- vinegar optional
Instructions
- Place the 2 cups brown lentils into a colander, and rinse them under cold running water.
- Place a large pot on medium heat and add half of ½ cup olive oil. Add 1 celery stalk, 1 red onion, and 1 carrot. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Toss in the 2 cups brown lentils, 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves, 1 ½ liters vegetable broth or water. Lastly, add the 2 garlic cloves and the leftover olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Let the lentils simmer for about 40 minutes until they soften.
- Serve with a sprinkle of vinegar.