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Greek-style lentil soup

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • ½ kg lentils
  • 1 onion(s), chopped
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 40 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

vegetarian and simple

Boil the lentils in water for 5-6 minutes, then drain and discard the water. Sauté the onions in olive oil until translucent. Add the lentils, garlic, the tomato puree diluted with 1 cup of water, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover well with water and simmer for about 1/2 hour. When the lentils are tender, season with vinegar and simmer for another 5 minutes, then serve.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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