Faki Soupa (Greek Lentil Soup)

GreekVegetarianEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.8 cup brown lentils
  • 1 each onion, sliced
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 each ounce) can tomato purée
  • 8 oz fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Good pinch of oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 3/4 cups water Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Cover lentils with cold water and bring to boil.

  2. 2

    Drain lentils and return to the pan with 1 1/2 pints water, garlic, onion, tomato purée, fresh tomatoes, oregano and olive oil.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil and simmer until the lentils are soft.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and blend, but stop blending before the mixture gets too smooth.

  5. 5

    Season to taste.

Tags

soupgreekthe-greek-kitchen