GREEK LENTIL SOUP (FAKI SOUPA)

Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients: 1 16-oz. pkg. dried lentils; 6 oz. can tomato paste; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 medium onions, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 10 cups water; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; Hot sauce (optional)

This is a classic Greek one-pot dish that actually tastes great with your favorite hot sauce! After serving, douse each individual bowl to taste.

May 4, 2005

Recipe information

Yield
8-10 servings

Ingredients

1 16-oz. pkg. dried lentils

6 oz. can tomato paste

1/2 cup olive oil

2 medium onions, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. black pepper

2 stalks celery, diced

2 carrots, diced

10 cups water

2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Hot sauce (optional)

Preparation

Sort & wash lentils. Place in large pot and add all ingredients, except red wine vinegar. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in red wine vinegar and serve.

TagsGreek European Vegetable Vegetarian

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