Greek cuisine · Soups & Stews

Fakes

Greek lentil soup with bay leaf, garlic and a splash of vinegar.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 400 g brown lentils
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 120 ml olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp oregano
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Wash the lentils, bring them briefly to a boil and pour off the first water.
2. Sweat the onion, garlic and carrots in olive oil.
3. Add the lentils, tomato paste and bay leaves and cover with water.
4. Simmer for 35 minutes until the lentils are soft.
5. Season with vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper – the vinegar goes in only at the very end.