Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

Name: Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 8 ounces brown lentils; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 onion, minced; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 quart water; 1 pinch dried oregano; 1 pinch crushed dried rosemary; 2 eaches bay leaves; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon olive oil, or to taste; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, or to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

Fakes (pronounced 'Fah-kehs') is a staple in the Greek kitchen, and an especially filling meal. It is traditionally served with a drizzle of olive oil and lots of vinegar. Though the vinegar is of course optional, try it. It lifts the lentils and adds another dimension of flavor!

Updated at: Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:40:14 GMT