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Lentil Soupe

Φακή σούπα

 

4 servings:

   

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2 cups lentils

1 large onion chopped

6 cloves of garlic sliced

4 bay leaves

1 cup olive oil

5 cups water

1-teaspoon Greek oregano

Salt and ground pepper  

 

Preparation method 

Pick and clean lentils from particles other than lentils. Discard bad and rotten lentils.

Soak lentils in a cold water for 5' minutes and discard the ones that floating on the surface.

Rinse with plenty of water and pre-boil for 5' minutes. Strain and rinse again.

Combine lentils and all ingredients, except oregano and oil, cover and boil until soup is cooked

Five minutes before turning off the heat add oregano and oil. Let it settle for 5' minutes.

Serve hot with teaspoon of red wine vinegar, little more olive oil, olives and crusty bread.

Tips & Tricks

Cook with fresh ingredients and pure Greek olive oil