Fakes Traditional Greek Lentil Soup


This is my mum's way for fakes. Its a very common soup, perfect for the cold days, tasty and very healthy! It can be made without any tomato but then oregano must be added. I always make it red (with tomato).

Steps


Boil one glass of water and add the lentils.
Cook for 2-3 minutes and then drain the lentils.
That way the soup is lighter !.
Put in the pot enough warm water and add the lentils.
Put the onion , the bay leaves , the garlic and the tomato paste.
Boil in high heat with the lid on for 10 minutes.
Add the oil , salt and pepper to taste.
Keep boiling for 30 minutes.

Ingredients


dry lentils, onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, tomato paste, olive oil, vinegar, salt, water