Greek Lentil Soup
Greek Lentil Soup, also known as "Fakes," is a comforting, hearty, and nutritious dish that embodies the essence of Greek cuisine. This humble soup is not only rich in flavour but also packed with proteins, fibres, and essential nutrients, making it a perfect meal for any season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (375g) green lentils
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 1 large celery stalk finely diced
- 1 large carrot finely diced
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 ½ litres chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 cups/500ml water
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
To serve
- 1 lemon juice
- chilli flakes
Instructions
- Add the lentils to a large bowl, cover with room temp water and let sit and soak for 30 minutes.
- Bring a large pot to medium heat with the olive oil. Add the onion with a big pinch of salt and sauté for 3 - 5 minutes.
- Add the celery and carrot with another pinch of salt (we are adding layers of seasoning as we go) and sauté for a further 3 - 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste with another pinch of salt and the pepper and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Drain the soaked lentils, add them to the pot along with the bay leaf, stock and water. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 25 - 30 minutes until the lentils are cooked but not too soft. Have a taste and add extra seasonings as needed.
- Serve with a good squeeze of fresh lemon, chilli flakes and some buttery toasted sourdough. Enjoy!!
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 28gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 1196mgPotassium: 1186mgFiber: 26gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2136IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 7mg
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