Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes) Recipe
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Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

"Fakes (pronounced 'Fah-kehs') is a staple in the Greek kitchen, and an especially filling 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!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 347 | Total Fat: 14.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Ligia 
My whole family loved this soup, even the two picky teenagers. Don't be shy when adding the... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2008 by smartcookie 
My husband's family is Greek and his mom used to make this--I'm glad to have the recipe, the... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by hibicent 
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!! Even my meat and potatoes hubby enjoyed this one! Will definately... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by SMDAILEY 
I just recently went vegetarian for health and weight loss. This is one of the first recipes I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by Stephanie Jo 
I make this all the time - It's pretty much a staple in my house now. I find that it is a very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by kikadee 
Easy to make, and delicious, especially when reheated the following day. I doubled the... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2008 by Leah 
SO GOOD!!! Can't forget the vinegar and oil. Love love love love love. Made my husband make... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by Stavroula 
My mom wouldn't give me a recipe for fakes because she said it was just in her head and I... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2008 by gabisaniyeh 
this is really good. i like it a lot. definitely add the vinegar! MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by stardust2me 
This was a very easy recipe to prepare. My husband and I loved this lentil soup. We would... MORE

 
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