fakes - greek lentil soup
Lentil soup seems to be a comfort food for many different cultures. This one is a Greek version taken from Cooking with Loula-Greek recipes from my Family to Yours by Alexandra Strata
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr 20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 16 ounces package brown lentils
- 3/4 cup canned, diced tomatoes (or 3 tomatoes grated)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 2 - bay leaves
- - salt, pepper, oregano
How To Make fakes - greek lentil soup
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Step 1In a pot, cover lentils with water and boil for 5 minutes. Drain.
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Step 2Dry the pot, or in a different pot, cover bottom of pot with thin layer of olive oil. Place over medium heat, add lentils, stir to coat, then add about 6 cups of water.
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Step 3Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaves and pepper. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer for about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper taste. Continue to cook until lentils are soft, but not mushy.
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Step 4If soup seems too thin, remove a cupful and puree with immersion blender until smooth, the add back to the pot. To serve, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle some crushed oregano leaves to taste. Decorate with sprig of fresh oregano if desired.
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Category:
Bean Soups
Keyword:
#tomatoes
Keyword:
#Greek Lentil Soup
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Culture:
Greek
Method:
Stove Top
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