Description
Greek Lentil Soup, also known as Fakes, is a protein-rich and warming dish perfect for the winter season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the lentils, bay leaf, oregano, and water or vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the red wine vinegar before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup and return it to the pot.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg