Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

Greek Lentil Soup Recipe

Posted on 19. May, 2009 by admin in Beans and Legumes

“Fakes (pronounced ‘Fah-kehs’) is a staple in the Greek kitchen, and an especially filling and healthy meal. It is traditionally served with a drizzle of olive oil and lots of vinegar. Though the vinegar is of course optional, try it–it lifts the lentils and adds another dimension of flavor!”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 8 ounces brown lentils
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1 onions, minced
* 1 large carrot, chopped
* 1 quart water
* 1 pinch dried oregano
* 1 pinch crushed dried rosemary
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 tablespoon tomato paste
* salt and pepper to taste
* extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
* red wine vinegar to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Place lentils in a large saucepan, cover with 1 inch of water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes, then drain lentils into a strainer.
2. Dry saucepan, pour in olive oil, and place over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and carrot; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in lentils, 1 quart water, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato paste and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until the lentils have softened, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional water if the soup becomes too thick. Ladle into soup bowls, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar to serve.

Tags: Greek Lentil Soup, Soup and Stew