Faki Soupa (Greek Lentil Soup)
GreekVegetarianEasy30 min
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
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
Drain lentils and return to the pan with 1 1/2 pints water, garlic, onion, tomato purée, fresh tomatoes, oregano and olive oil.
- 3
Bring to a boil and simmer until the lentils are soft.
- 4
Remove from heat and blend, but stop blending before the mixture gets too smooth.
- 5
Season to taste.
Tags
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