Wholesome, hearty and warm. This one-pot lentil soup (Fakes) is a traditional Greek recipe, perfect for a cold winter’s night.
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Freezing Time: 40 Minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, cubed
- 1 cup potatoes, cubed
- 1 400g tinned diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 cup dried brown lentils
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups water
Optional
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar per bowl
Method
- In a pot, sauté onions in olive oil until almost translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for a further minute.
- Add remaining ingredients. Mix well and bring to a boil.
- Continue to simmer on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are soft. Remove bay leaves and add red wine vinegar to each bowl just before serving.
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