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Greek Lentil Soup (Soupa Fakez)

GreekVegetarianIntermediate45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3 cup uncooked lentils
  • 12 each to 15 cups hot water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 each to 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 each onion, minced
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 each carrots, minced
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 0 lb tomatoes, peeled and strained or
  • 1 each ounce) can tomatoes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Salt and pepper, to taste Vinegar (optional) Soak the lentils overnight in cold water.

  2. 2

    Rinse and place in a large pot with plenty of water.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Drain off this water and replace it with the 12 to 15 cups hot water.

  5. 5

    Add the remaining ingredients except the tomatoes and salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Simmer for 45 minutes, then add the tomatoes and cook for about 20 minutes longer (until the lentils are soft).

  7. 7

    Season Serve hot.

Tags

soupgreekthe-greek-kitchen