Greek lentil soup- Fakes
Greek lentil soup, also known as Fakes , is a flavourful and nutritious dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. This hearty soup is easy to make and packed with protein and fiber, making it a great addition to any healthy diet.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 Electrical chopper
- 1 Pressure cooker optional
Ingredients
- 400 g Lentils (2 Cups) (14 oz)
- 1 Carrot medium
- 1 Onion large
- 1 tsp Tomato paste
- 2-3 Bay leafs
- 3 Chicken or Vegetable stock cubes
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 Thyme
- 2 tsp Garlic powder Smoked
- 1 tsp Berbere or cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1,7 litre Hot water (57.5 fl.oz) 1.2 litre (40.5 fl.oz) If cook with a pressure cooker
- 200 ml Tomato purée (6.8 fl.oz) options: crushed or sauce
Instructions
- First, clean the lentils, ensuring you remove any odd ones or debris.
- Next, in an electric mixer, chop the peeled onion and carrot.
- In a large pot, add olive-oil and sauté the chopped onion and carrots until they are softened. Once softened, add tomato paste to the pot and sauté for a minute.
- Then add garlic powder, sugar, black pepper , thyme, cayenne pepper or berbere, bay leaf, and stock cubes into the pot.
- Pour in water and tomato purée, carefully stirring everything together.
- Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low.
- Allow the soup to simmer for about 60 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and tender. If necessary, add more hot water to achieve the desired consistency
- Remember to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Notes
If cook with a pressure cooker
Once you add the liquid, simply set the pressure cooker for 30 to 40 minutes and let it work its magic. Unlike using a regular pot, there's no need for frequent stirring or additional water. Pressure Cooker Delivers Excellent Results with 500ml (17fl.oz) Less Water than the Regular Pot.