Phaques Soup (Chrissi’s Version)

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traditional greek lentil soup with a personal twist

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:04:37 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories1540.6 kcal (77%)

Total Fat79.7 g (114%)

Carbs161.7 g (62%)

Sugars23.5 g (26%)

Protein55.1 g (110%)

Sodium844.4 mg (42%)

Fiber31.4 g (112%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 cupdry red lentils

1onion

medium, chopped, or green onions

2 clovesgarlic

1 Tbspdried oregano

1 tspturmeric

fresh ginger

grated, to taste

⅓ cupapple cider vinegar

½ cupspinach

Instructions

Step 1

TO START: - check the dry lentils for stones - add the lentils to a pot, add eniugh water to cover the lentils - leave to soak for 30 minutes minimum - dump water and replace with 2 cups of fresh water ADD TO BLENDER: - the onion, garlic, oregano, tumeric, ginger, apple cider vinegar, all tomatoes, salt and pepper ONCE BLENDED: - add blender items to the lentils and water in pot - bring to boil, once boiling, turn to low, will start to thicken - cook for 20-30+ minutes until lentils are soft - when finished cooking, turn stove off, add the olive oil and stir. OPTIONAL FINAL TOUCHES: - add as much spinach as you want to bottom of the bowl to be wilted by hot soup added on top. - nutritional yeast on top, chili flakes - optional addition of sliced avo and/or chickpeas on top for extra depth.